Lead Planning Engineer

November 15, 2025

Job Overview

Job Description

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Overview

Company : Saipem
Project : Bonga North
Job Title : Lead Planning Engineer
Location : Lagos, Nigeria

About Us Saipem is a global leader in engineering services for the design, construction and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore. With our five business lines – Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions – we are One Company present in around 60 countries with over 30,000 employees of more than 130 nationalities, providing the world the innovative excellence of our people and our partners for over 65 years.

Job Description And Requirements

Mission

Establish and manage effectively a planning and progress control system in order to support the Project Manager decisionmaking process and allow him to complete the project according to the internal baselines and in compliance with the contractual dates and requirements. Ensure any deviation from plan is promptly spotted and analysed, final time impact is estimated and the effect of corrective actions taken is monitored. Create a schedule awareness atmosphere among all project participants.

Responsibilities

  • During The Commercial Phase
    Note: This item describes the development of the project schedule according to commercial needs, verifying feasibility and criticality. Participate in the commercial risk management activities.
  • At Project Start Up
    Ensure the implementation of the Planning and Progress Control System required by the contract complexity, riskiness and duration, in compliance with the Project Breakdown Structure, Company Standards and Contract specifications. Interface and coordinate with other Company Functions or Discipline Leaders/Supervisors and Managers to build activities, assign milestones and constraints by issuing the logic network. Prepare reference baseline documents, and ensure that the project’s planning and scheduling requirements are properly communicated to those responsible for executing the work. Issue relevant reporting. Issue the Planning & Scheduling Procedure, Progress Measurement Procedure and Risk Management Plan for the Project. Coordinate risk management activities by organizing the first brainstorming and the qualitative/quantitative assessment of risks and opportunities. Perform the schedule risk analysis for highly critical projects.
  • During The Project Execution Phase
    Ensure the effectiveness of the Planning and Progress Control System, monitor the progress measurement system, and ensure proper information flow. Assess and report progress status and completion forecast for Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction and Commissioning phases. Update all Project Schedules, collect actual data, evaluate forecast dates and monitor deviations from the baseline schedule, including corrective actions taken by the PM.

How To Apply

If you are ready to take on this challenging role and contribute to the success of Saipem’s projects, please submit your CV in English by clicking on the link below.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Oil and Gas

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