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About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the successful execution of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
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Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled
Planning Engineer
to join our dynamic team and contribute to the successful execution of
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
projects in the
Oil & Gas
sector.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring, with hands-on experience in large-scale industrial projects.
Who We are?
Target Engineering brings 50 years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure.
With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care.
Why Join Us?
At Target Engineering, you’ll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects.
Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence.
Your Role
As a
Planning Engineer
, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules in compliance with Saudi Aramco standards.
The role ensures effective planning, progress monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and coordination with project stakeholders to achieve timely and cost-effective project execution.
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop detailed Level 3 / Level 4 project schedules using Primavera P6
- Prepare integrated EPC schedules (Engineering, Procurement & Construction)
- Create resource‑loaded schedules and manpower histograms
- Produce 2‑week, 4‑week, and 90‑day look‑ahead schedules
- Identify critical paths and key schedule risks
Progress Monitoring & Control
- Collect daily, weekly, and monthly progress data
- Update schedules and analyze delays and variances
- Develop recovery and mitigation plans
- Track productivity against planned benchmarks
Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
- Generate schedule narratives, S‑curves, histograms, and dashboards
- Support client meetings and presentations with relevant schedule outputs
Coordination & Interface
- Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, QA/QC, and HSE teams
- Review and integrate subcontractor schedules
- Support Extension of Time (EOT) analysis
Commercial & Close-Out Support
- Assist in preparing interim payment certificates and invoicing
- Support project close-out activities and final handover schedules
Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of planning experience with 3-5 years experience in ADNOC projects.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)
• MS Project (preferred)
- MS Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools
- Strong knowledge of EPC project lifecycle
What We Offer
- The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
- A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ready to be part of our team?
- If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.
- Join Target Engineering and Construction Co.
- LLC and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.
- Apply today and be part of something excellent!
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