Job Title: Lead Planning Engineer Job Type: Contract / 3 years (extendable) Duties and Responsibilities: Provide project planning and control services to the project in coordination with the Project Services Manager, Project Manager, Project senior staff and CLIENT relevant stakeholders. Develop and maintain the Project Master Plan and milestone & detailed schedules, Integrate EPIC & Drilling schedule, perform schedule risk analysis, earned value analysis and schedule delay analysis. Develop planning standards and provide input on project control procedures, such as planning & scheduling, progress reporting, progress measurement, etc. to achieve a successful project control system during the scope of the project. Support tendering activities (including tender preparation, pre-qualification, bid evaluation and award) for FEED & EPIC contracts in the areas of project planning, scheduling, control and reporting in coordination with Contract Engineers and other Project senior staff. Review and provide input to contractors submitted planning package. Participate in and support PIN Approval, Gate Approval, Project Execution Plan, Risk Management, Change Management, Commissioning and Handover processes/procedures, Claim Management and related activities in order to ensure successful execution and timely completion of the project scope. Contribute in the development and implementation of project HSE and QA/QC processes/procedures and activities in close coordination with project team and in consultation with CLIENT stakeholders, with the aim of achieving safe and successful execution of the project as per project requirements. Support Qatari development activities by ensuring that Qatari Nationals receive the proper job training and development, in order to realize the full potential for local talents and maximize contribution to project success. Participate in and support project closeout for completed projects. Identify areas of opportunity that can result in cost/time savings, complexity reduction and propose solutions to realize these benefits and incorporate Lessons Learnt in CLIENT database. Qualification & Experience: B.Sc. in an Engineering discipline from a recognized University; higher degree would be advantageous. Membership of a recognized professional engineering association/institution. PMP Certification would be advantageous. A minimum of 12 years’ experience in project planning & control, of which 5 years in planning and control of Oil & Gas major projects in an Oil & Gas company or Consultant/Contractor. Minimum of 5 years in supervisory role Experienced in change management process, including carrying out time impact analysis during all phases of the project. Hands on experience with planning and scheduling software packages, such as Primavera P6, P6 Analytics, Primavera Risk Analysis, MS Project, MS Office and SAP, etc. Experienced in the implementation of industry best practices and established systems, processes and standards. Experienced in supporting development of project execution strategies, engineering and project management processes and project execution plans. Familiar with activities and tasks related to engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning and start-up of Oil & Gas major projects. Extensive skills in management, effective communication, conflict resolution and presentation ability. Strong level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interface, interact and work with internal; and external parties as required. Demonstrated skill and flexibility in prioritising and handling tight deadlines and constantly changing priorities whilst managing highest standards. A preparedness to learn and adopt new work practices, systems and procedures. Ability to work in a diverse cultural team environment; be able to work unsupervised; accept responsibility and act on directives. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with sound technical competence in multiple discipline areas involving complex stakeholder management