DISPATCHING CONTROL ASSISTANCE INTERNATIONAL

Senior Planning Engineer – France (94) – 12 Months

Description :
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer (minimum 10 years) to take full ownership of planning activities for major EP or EPC projects related to gas treatment units, typically lasting 3 years with budgets ranging between €50M and €500M.
The role involves the coordination, structuring, and control of complex schedules within multidisciplinary engineering environments. Project Planning & Schedule Development
  • Prepare and structure the project baseline schedule using the company Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Ensure inclusion of all project activities, including customer and stakeholder deliverables.
  • Coordinate with engineering disciplines to validate dates, durations, logic links, and weights.
  • Analyse critical paths and near-critical paths, proposing mitigation actions with the Project Manager.
Execution, Monitoring & Reporting
  • Update the schedule and progress measurement sheets monthly based on actual progress and realistic forecasts.
  • Conduct progress analysis, identify delays, and anticipate upcoming tasks (look-ahead).
  • Recommend corrective actions to improve performance and limit deviations.
  • Support the Project Manager in defining and implementing the Project Execution Strategy.
  • Provide clear visibility on project deadlines and progress throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordination & Collaboration
  • Work closely with Project Engineers and discipline leads.
  • Participate in project reviews and coordination meetings.
  • Ensure continuous alignment between engineering teams, project teams, and stakeholders.
Profile :
Technical Skills
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in planning for large industrial EPC projects.
  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory).
  • Solid understanding of engineering development cycles (P&IDs, 3D model input needs, E&I workflows, etc.).
  • Prior experience in Oil & Gas, chemical, or energy industries is expected.
  • Knowledge of Google Sheets is considered an advantage.
Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
  • Proactive mindset, curiosity, and ability to challenge and propose improvements.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Languages
  • Fluent English (written and spoken).
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