PMC Senior Planning Engineer

We are currently recruiting for PMC Senior Planning Engineer role to support our ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office with a possibility to move to offshore rotation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

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.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

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

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• 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
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, fast-paced project environment

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