Senior Planning Engineer

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Senior Planning Engineer on behalf of our client, a global offshore energy and ocean-infrastructure company, based in the Rotterdam office, Netherlands. This is an initial 12 month contract, working Mon-Fri, 40hrs per week. 
Purpose:

• As Senior Planning Engineer, you are responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules to ensure timely and efficient project execution. This involves collaboration with various departments, including engineering, procurement, and construction, to align project timelines and resources.

Responsibilities:

• You develop and oversee detailed project schedules using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• You coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary project data and milestones.
• You monitor and oversee project progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• You prepare and oversee regular progress reports, including schedule updates, earned value analysis, and performance metrics.
• You analyze project trends and provide forecasts to support decision-making.
• You lead planning meetings and workshops to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• You ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• You mentor more junior Planning Engineers and support their development

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years experience in project planning within the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency in project management software (Primavera P6 preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

 
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.