Job description
Role Overview
PMC Senior Planning Engineer with Wood PLC, supporting the ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position will be based at the client office with a possibility to move to offshore rotation.
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors with 33,000 people in around 50 countries. Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business delivers large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. The company is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets.
Role Purpose
The Senior Planning Engineer (PMC) is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling integrated project schedules for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring alignment with ADNOC standards, project milestones, and contractual requirements. The role supports project delivery through effective planning, progress measurement, and reporting across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain Level 3 / Level 4 project schedules using Primavera P6 in line with ADNOC Offshore requirements
- Establish WBS, CBS, and project baselines for engineering, procurement, construction, hook-up, and commissioning
- Ensure schedules reflect contract scope, execution strategy, and offshore constraints
Project Control & Monitoring
- Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule risks and slippages
- Perform critical path analysis, what-if scenarios, and recovery planning
- Evaluate EPC contractor schedules and provide recommendations to ADNOC Offshore
Reporting
- Prepare and review weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and look-ahead schedules
- Provide accurate forecasts for project completion and key milestones
- Support management with schedule performance indicators and variance analysis
Interface & Coordination
- Interface with ADNOC Offshore, EPC contractors, subcontractors, and discipline leads
- Coordinate with cost control, risk, procurement, and construction teams
- Participate in progress meetings, planning workshops, and risk reviews
Change & Risk Management
- Assess schedule impact of variations, claims, and change orders
- Support delay analysis and extension of time (EOT) evaluations
- Identify planning-related risks and propose mitigation measures
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore Project Management Procedures, HSE standards, and quality requirements
- Maintain proper planning documentation and audit trails
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or equivalent)
- Minimum 15 years of planning experience in oil & gas projects
- At least 5+ years in a PMC role supporting ADNOC Offshore or similar operators
- Strong experience in offshore brownfield and greenfield projects
- Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning workflows
- Experience with progress measurement systems and schedule risk analysis
- Knowledge of ADNOC offshore execution methodologies is a strong advantage
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, fast-paced project environment
Additional Information
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure market-aligned rewards
- Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
- End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law
- Employee Share Plan to purchase Wood shares with company match
- Long Service Award at 5-year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
- Global connections with experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry
- Energy Transition Academy community for knowledge sharing and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion as an equal opportunity employer