Head of Planning

We are currently seeking the Head of Planning, reporting directly to the MD to join our team based in UAE, Abu Dhabi.

About us

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you

Key Responsibilities Department Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Planning team across multiple projects.
• Establish departmental objectives, procedures, and performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Planning function.

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Oversee the development, review, and approval of project schedules from proposal through project completion.
• Ensure proper integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Validate project baselines, milestones, critical paths, and schedule logic.
• Ensure schedules are prepared using Primavera P6 and aligned with contractual requirements.

Project Controls & Monitoring

• Monitor project progress against approved baselines.
• Analyze schedule variances and develop recovery plans where required.
• Provide accurate forecasting and performance reporting to management and clients.
• Ensure effective implementation of earned value management (EVM) methodologies where applicable.

Resource Planning

• Oversee manpower forecasting and resource loading across projects.
• Identify resource constraints and recommend mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with department managers to optimize resource utilization.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify schedule risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support risk assessment workshops and mitigation planning.
• Evaluate schedule impacts arising from change orders and project modifications.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Present schedule performance and project status to senior management and clients.
• Prepare executive dashboards, KPI reports, and management presentations.
• Act as the focal point for planning-related discussions with clients and project stakeholders.

Tender & Proposal Support

• Review and approve proposal schedules and execution strategies during bid stages.
• Provide planning input for project estimates, resource planning, and delivery strategies.
• Support business development and proposal teams in preparing competitive bids.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in project planning and project controls within Oil & Gas, EPC, Engineering Consultancy, Energy, or Industrial Projects.
• Minimum 8 years in a managerial or departmental leadership role.
• Proven experience managing planning functions across multiple large-scale projects.
• Experience working with ADNOC projects and standards is highly desirable.
• Starting Date: ASAP

About you

• We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:
• Qualifications: Bachelors or Diploma
• Languages: English + proficiency level (Basic, Professional, Fluent)
• Main skills: (up to 4)

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T. EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.

What’s Next?

Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

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