Planning Engineer

About the role

Madre Integrated Engineering is hiring a Planning Engineer in Qatar, based in the Project Controls / Planning department and reporting to the Project Manager or Project Controls Manager. The role develops, monitors and updates project schedules so that projects run efficiently, on time and within budget, coordinating closely with engineering, procurement and construction teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules in Primavera P6/MS Project covering engineering, procurement and construction phases, including milestones, critical paths and resource allocation, and prepare baseline programs approved by client and consultant.
• Monitor progress against the approved baseline, identify variances, delays and risks, recommend corrective actions and update schedules with progress S-curves and histograms.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers, hold planning review meetings and present progress updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, maintain records of schedule changes, and assist with EOT claims and delay analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, MME/UPDA standards and contractual requirements, and adhere to safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline.
• MME/UPDA license (mandatory).
• Minimum 10 years in a similar planning role, preferably in construction, infrastructure or oil & gas projects.
• Analytical thinking, strong communication and presentation skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Understanding of project planning methodologies and earned value management (EVM).
• Knowledge of contractual terms related to planning and scheduling.