Senior Planning Engineer

We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to support major energy projects based in Rotterdam.

Please note: We are only considering candidates currently based in the Netherlands.

Key Requirements

• Must be based in the Netherlands
• Extensive Planning Engineering experience is essential
• Strong Primavera P6 experience is required
• Proven experience developing and managing project schedules
• Project delivery experience is essential
• Oil & Gas experience is preferred
• Candidates with only Project Controls or Cost Controls backgrounds will not be considered

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans where required
• Produce schedule updates, progress reports, earned value analysis and forecasting
• Analyse project performance and provide planning support to project teams
• Facilitate planning meetings and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards
• Mentor junior planning engineers and provide technical guidance

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project planning
• Previous Oil & Gas project experience is highly desirable but not essential
• Strong knowledge of planning methodologies and best practices
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams

If you're an experienced Senior Planning Engineer based in the Netherlands and looking for your next contract opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

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.