We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Planning and Control Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Deliverables

• The ideal candidate must have a strong background in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress measurement for projects related to power plants, gas pipelines, and petrochemical plants.
• This is a contract position, renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project work breakdown structure (WBS), baseline schedule, and resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Develop, baseline, and control project budgets and cost reports, including cash-flow forecasts, cost-to-complete, and contingency tracking
• Measure and report physical progress and earned value, and produce S-curves, histograms, and variance analyses
• Monitor schedule and cost performance, identify delays and critical path issues, and recommend recovery and mitigation plans
• Review and validate contractors' and vendors' schedules, progress reports, and valuations
• Support the Project Manager in maintaining the project risk register and carrying out schedule risk analysis
• Assess the time and cost impact of scope changes and variation orders, and maintain change control records
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and forecasts for the Project Manager and senior management
• Ensure compliance with company project control procedures and reporting requirements, and maintain the integrity of project data
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and HSE teams to obtain accurate progress inputs.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge):

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMI-SP, AACE (PSP/CCP), or an equivalent planning and cost control certification (preferred).
• COREN registration and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. NSE) (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in planning and project controls for projects related to power plants, gas pipelines, and petrochemical plants.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining schedules and cost controls for projects delivered on time and within budget.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, and MS Excel.
• Sound knowledge of critical path method, earned value management, and progress measurement techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards in the oil and gas industry
• Willingness to travel as needed