Senior Planning Engineer at Desicon Engineering Limited

Desicon Engineering Limited for over 40 years has been an indigenous industry leader providing innovative Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) solutions to our clients. Knowledge, technical innovation and teamwork are at the centre of who we are. We are focused on leveraging these assets to deliver Instrumentation Maintenance and Construction, Procurement and Consultancy solutions to the Nigerian Energy sector. We are an ISO (9001:2008) certified organisation, and we are focused on continuing to improve our processes to exceed our client expectations. We are proud to be the first indigenous company to own and operate a fully equipped Electrical & Instrumentation facility with an attached calibration workshop; a further indication of our dedication to providing superior service and value for money to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Planning Engineer

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking for a Senior Planning Engineer for a Maintenance project, the Senior Planning Engineer would be responsible for developing, monitoring, and managing project schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• The role involves coordinating with project teams, analyzing risks, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using planning software such as Primavera P6. CMMS
• Define project scope, milestones, deliverables, and critical paths to ensure timely completion.
• Establish baseline schedules and monitor progress against planned timelines.
• Track project progress and prepare periodic reports for management and stakeholders.
• Identify potential delays and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and construction teams to align resources with project demands.
• Optimize manpower, equipment, and materials to improve efficiency.
• Work closely with cost control teams to ensure alignment between schedule and budget forecasts.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify scheduling risks and develop contingency plans.
• Analyze project deviations and provide solutions to minimize schedule impacts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and industry best practices.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure alignment on project timelines.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide updates on progress and forecasts.
• Ensure effective communication between teams to resolve scheduling conflicts

Requirements
Experience:

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Strong experience in large-scale projects, preferably in construction, oil & gas, industries

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, CMMS 
• Strong understanding of project control methodologies such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Expertise in risk management, resource allocation, and critical path analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: careers@desicongroup.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.