Project Planning Engineer

About Us

Frijns have been active in the state of Qatar since 2009 and boast a large portfolio of high quality industrial and commercial projects. Frijns proud capabilities and resources offer a vast array of structural steel and architectural products and services. Frijns is able to achieve our ongoing success through a large Qatar based production capability in excess of 25,000 ton/year from our state-of-the-art fabrication workshop strategically located in Mesaieed industrial city (60,000 sqm) supported by a diverse team of over 500 talented trades and office-based professionals (https://frijnsqatar.com/)

Job Description

Frijns Middle East is recruiting for a Project Planning Engineer to join our growing team in Mesaieed, Qatar. This is a full-time office-based role with occasional site visits.

The Project Planning Engineer develops, manages and optimises project schedules, resource plans, and operational strategies for all projects. This role involves collaborating with cross functional teams including project managers, design team, procurement, workshop supervisors and management to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Planning focal point for all running projects and tenders
• Review and maintain baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software.
• Developing project strategies and execution plans for Engineering, Procurement and Construction phases in all disciplines
• Issuing regular project Status Reports, including Cost and Schedule updates and forecasts
• Support project manager with everyday running of the project
• Perform Project Management activities, including create and supplement weekly and monthly project status reports, cashflow forecasts, schedule updates, yearly project budget updates, stakeholder alignment meetings and presentations
• Responsible for cost control and forecasting to align appropriations with approved budget
• Follow Work Method Statement development process, including Project Team review, incorporating comments and issue via Document Control
• Monitor and control planning activities through all phases of project lifecycle
• Liaise with engineering, procurement and fabrication functions, and others as required, including third parties, to maintain awareness of project activities, their status, and their impact on the project schedule and manpower requirements.
• Analyse and issue copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements
• Monitor workshop and site execution progress with support from supervisors
• Analyse and issue copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements.
• Review and analyse updates to project manpower requirements
• Assess and communicate schedule impact of change notifications
• Monitor overall project progress status, achievement of major milestones, and evaluate project performance in relation to planned performance.
• Attend internal project progress and performance status meetings as required
• Liaise with finance team to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets
• Ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules.
• Participate in schedule risk analysis as required
• Must have a proven track record in handling construction projects in different phases
• Develop, manage, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and construction milestones.
• Monitor on-site progress against baseline schedules and work plans; analyse variances and recommend recovery strategies where delays are identified.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement and production teams to gather input and validate schedule updates and forecasts.
• Lead the preparation of weekly and monthly project reports, including progress curves, look-ahead schedules, and delay analysis.
• Implement and maintain planning procedures and reporting standards, ensuring schedule control is in full compliance with project governance.
• Support claims and change management processes by providing schedule impact assessments and time extension justifications.
• Engage with clients and key stakeholders during progress meetings and site walkthroughs to provide clear updates and projections.
• Identify planning-related risks and opportunities early and work collaboratively to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree preferably in Engineering
• Minimum of 8+ years relevant experience
• Strong work ethics, be able to work under pressure and with different priorities
• Good understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities
• Extensive expertise in planning and scheduling, progress measurement, and earned value management across industrial projects.
• Advanced proficiency in project control tools and software, including Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Excel-based cost control systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and executive management.
• Fabrication / construction experience is advantageous

Interested ?

Send us your cv at recruitment@frijnsqatar.com , please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.