# Senior Scheduling/ Planning Engineer — Penspen

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Location: Khafji, Saudi Arabia
Type: contract · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 24,500 to 44,100 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-10
Apply: https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/senior-scheduling-planning-engineer-617366.html

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## Description

Senior Scheduling/ Planning Engineer

Penspen is a leading energy services company, providing engineering, project management, asset management and integrity services to the energy industry worldwide for over 65+ years. Originally founded in the UK in 1954 as Spencer & Partners, the company has now grown to include almost 1,000 members of staff, with major offices in London, Mexico, Colombia Houston and Abu Dhabi. (https://www.penspen.com)

Penspen www.penspen.com are looking for a Senior Scheduling/Planning Engineer, Senior Cost Budget Controller to work in our PMS project in Khafji. The role is accountable for the management of the project controls team deployed on various projects. Project control support is given to Project Management team.

The role will also be involved in review of early-stage deliverables (FEL1 and FEL2), as far as cost, schedule and risk is concerned, produced by KJO front end development department.

Knowledge / Experience (Skills):

- At least fourteen (14) years of experience of which at least ten (10) years in direct involvement in project management, planning, scheduling, cost estimation, cost and budget control, procurement tracking and monitoring / forecasting of engineering and construction activities for major oil and gas projects.

- PMC experience at similar role for at least several years is preferable.

- Working knowledge of various contracting types and strategies related to project execution.

- Prior experience in schedule and cost benchmarking of oil and gas upstream projects.

- Computer literate with all MS Packages, particularly Word and Excel proficient. Working knowledge of Primavera P6 package.

Qualifications:

- An engineering, construction, or project management degree.

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Location

Saudi Arabia - Khafji

Job Family

Engineering

Type of Contract

Fixed Term Contract

Full/Part time

Full Time

Region (current)

Middle East

Closing Date

30/09/2026

Ref No

16261

## Requirements

An engineering, construction, or project management degree. At least fourteen (14) years of experience, of which at least ten (10) years in direct involvement in project management, planning, scheduling, cost estimation, cost and budget control, procurement tracking and monitoring/forecasting of engineering and construction activities for major oil and gas projects. Prior PMC experience in a similar role is preferable. Working knowledge of various contracting types and strategies related to project execution. Prior experience in schedule and cost benchmarking of oil and gas upstream projects. Computer literacy with MS Word and Excel; working knowledge of Primavera P6.

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