Principal Planning Engineer
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We are currently seeking a Principal Planning Engineer, reporting directly to the Head of the Department to join our team based in UAE, Abu Dhabi. About us: Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse.
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Overview
We are currently seeking a Principal *Planning Engineer* , reporting directly to *the Head of the Department* to join our team based in *UAE, Abu Dhabi* .
About us
Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse.
With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity.
Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.
Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.
About the mission we offer you:
The Principal Planning Engineer provides expert-level planning and scheduling leadership for complex offshore projects.
The role is responsible for establishing planning strategy, governing schedule standards, and supporting senior management in critical project decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Lead planning and scheduling strategy across major offshore project scopes.
- Oversee development, integration, and control of master schedules.
- Review project performance, trends, and schedule risk exposure.
- Provide expert guidance on recovery plans, delays, and schedule impacts.
- Support project leadership in milestone planning, forecasting, and decision support.
- Review contractor schedules, claims, and interface impacts at a senior level.
- Ensure planning procedures, reporting standards, and controls are effectively implemented.
- Coach and support planning teams across projects.
Experience required
- 18+ years of experience in project planning and controls.
- Extensive offshore project experience is mandatory.
- Strong experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary project schedules.
- Required skills
- Expert-level Primavera P6 knowledge.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Deep understanding of project controls, claims, and delay analysis.
- Excellent communication and executive reporting skills.
- *Starting Date: ASAP*
- About you:
- We love to hear from you and how you match with this position.
- To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:
Qualifications
Bachelors or Diploma
Languages: *English + proficiency level (Basic, Professional, Fluent)*
Main skills: *(up to 4)*
Your career with us
Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations.
Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged.
Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change.
As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.
EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.
What’s Next?
Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements.
We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe.
Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.
We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.ten.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X and YouTube for company updates.
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