27 Scheduling Staff jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Senior Scheduling / Planning Engineer (Asset Integrity)

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.

We are looking for a Senior Scheduling / Planning Engineer (Onshore / Offshore) to work in our PMS project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role is accountable for the management of the project controls team deployed on various projects. Project control support is given to the Project Management team who acts on behalf of the client (Khafji Joint Operations, KJO) and delivers the program of projects.

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.

• 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. Asset Integrity experience is an added advantage.
• 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.

• An engineering, construction, or project management degree.

If interested, please apply to the job on the below link :

LI-PP1

Location UAE - Abu Dhabi

Job Family Engineering

Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract

Full / Part time Full Time

Region (current) Middle East

Closing Date 17 / 11 / 2025

Ref No 14953

• Lead contractor's maintenance planning section by providing technical information and solutions
• Prepare long-term maintenance plan .
• Effective use of efficient maintenance system like CMMS.
• Monitor and collect data from system for review of management.
• Provide solution for optimisation of resources.
• Provide Inputs for preparation of maintenance budget of all plants.
• Review actual Vs budgeted expenditure of maintenance and recommend necessary action to minimise deviations.
• Prepare monthly report highlighting work plans, major activity completed and attend regular maintenance dept. meeting.
• Monitor Maintenance planning section KPI's against target.
• Review and present manpower planning
• Follow up with operations, services, and company maintenance dept. for planning related issue.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with maintenance planning area experience.
• Expert in SAP plant maintenance and familiar with other modules.
• Minimum 12+year's experience with planning section in the maintenance of oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical plants, industrial utilities, gas plants or power plants.
• Supervision and leadership skills in industries maintenance planning field

• Well organized and proactive with excellent communication skills
• Proven leadership skills with large organizations
• Maturity of judgment under pressure and ability to resolve problems
• Strategic thinking, open to new ideas
• An ability to achieve business results working in a multi-cultural environment

Job Title:

This is a challenging role that involves overseeing and managing project planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret project data and trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Project Schedules: Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules, including timelines, work breakdown structures (WBS), and milestone tracking.
• Utilize Planning Software: Utilize planning software like Primavera P6/MS Project to create schedules that meet project specifications and stakeholder expectations.
• Establish Critical Path Analysis: Establish critical path analysis and provide project teams with insights to keep projects on track.
• Monitor and Track Project Progress: Monitor and track project progress, identifying any deviations from the plan and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare Progress Reports: Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, risks, and schedule variances.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and control, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Skills: Proficiency in planning software like Primavera P6 and MS Project, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret project data and trends.

Senior Planning & Scheduling

KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide (including joint ventures), serving customers in more than 80 countries with operations in 40 countries.

KBR is seeking a Senior Planning & Scheduling professional with Gas Processing experience to be based onsite for a PMC/EPC project.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is mandatory.
• Minimum of 16 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with a background in Construction & Commissioning.
• Experience in Gas Processing projects is essential.
• ADNOC experience is preferred.
• FEED/EPC experience is required.
• Middle East experience is mandatory.

Interested and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply. Selected candidates will be contacted directly.

Senior IC

Develop and manage project schedules to ensure successful project execution. This role involves accurate and efficient planning and scheduling, creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and logical activity sequences.

• Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Create WBS and logical activity sequences
• Track progress against baselines and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Site teams to capture updates
• Identify schedule risks and incorporate mitigation strategies
• Manage resource planning (labour, materials, equipment) and optimize usage
• Support change management by assessing schedule impacts and revising forecasts

• Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in Steel Construction/Fabrication Industry (Structural, Piping and Pressure Vessels)
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel (Advanced)
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• The KBR team delivers innovative science, technology, engineering solutions and mission-critical services to help governments and companies worldwide achieve their objectives and sustainability goals.

Job requirements include:

• Minimum 20 years of oil & gas experience.
• At least 5-8 years in a lead role.
• Experience with EPC phase of LNG projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Ability to prepare summary schedules based on strategic options for management decision-making.
• Develop, update and maintain scheduling systems and procedures including Basis of Schedule project planning progress measurement reporting trending and certification compliant with ADNOC standards.
• Review and analyze submissions from PMC and EPC contractors related to planning scheduling progress and schedule risk analysis considering project priorities and agreements.
• Endorse monthly physical progress claims from contractors consultants.
• Identify schedule impact concerns and advise project managers on corrective actions.
• Perform critical path analysis and report issues to management.
• Review resource deployment and validate adequacy for schedule completion recommend improvements.
• Evaluate variation requests and claims for schedule extensions providing recommendations for approval.
• Review schedule risk analyses and mitigation measures periodically to ensure implementation.
• Coordinate with Project Control Managers of PMCs and EPC contractors to ensure adherence to control procedures.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for ongoing projects ensuring achievement in collaboration with project teams.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and presentation materials for meetings and committees.
• Support cost control inputs for budget preparation and schedule variation justifications.

Interested and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply selected candidates will be contacted directly.

The Cadence Analyst/Specialist plays a vital role in the implementation optimization and support of healthcare scheduling systems. This position ensures that patient access and resource management are enhanced across facilities.

• Scheduling System Configuration
• Configure Cadence to support scheduling workflows including templates rules and provider preferences.
• Set up appointment types visit lengths and referral workflows to align with organizational needs.
• Integrate Cadence with other Epic modules for seamless data exchange.
• Workflow Analysis & Optimization
• Collaborate with clinical administrative and IT teams to analyze scheduling workflows.
• Design and implement solutions to reduce scheduling errors no-shows and appointment bottlenecks.
• Optimize templates for provider availability resource utilization and patient satisfaction.
• Patient Access & Engagement
• Enable and support self-scheduling features via MyChart and Epic Open Scheduling.
• Ensure that patient appointment workflows are user-friendly and accessible.
• Monitor and improve the patient experience by analyzing access metrics and feedback.
• Reporting & Analytics
• Create and maintain reports to track scheduling metrics such as appointment volumes wait times and no-show rates.
• Provide data to support strategic planning for resource allocation and patient access initiatives.
• System Maintenance & Updates
• Monitor Cadence system performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Test and implement updates and new features provided by Epic.
• Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations and workflows.
• Compliance & Security
• Ensure scheduling workflows comply with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
• Maintain secure access to patient information and appointment data.

Requirements:

• Cadence Expertise or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience in healthcare IT patient access services or scheduling workflows.
• Strong understanding of appointment scheduling registration and referral processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with other Epic modules such as MyChart Prelude and Resolute.
• Experience in patient access call center management or frontdesk operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and healthcare billing practices.

Key Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills for optimizing scheduling workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in reporting tools and data analytics.
• Awareness of healthcare data security and privacy standards.

Staff Planning Specialist

Effective staff scheduling is critical to maintaining high productivity and efficiency in a retail environment. As a Staff Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that our stores operate smoothly by implementing optimized staff planning and rostering strategies.

• To ensure sufficient capacity in the store, collect, analyze, and review schedules, vacation trends, and training data.
• Publish schedules on time and update changes in a timely manner to meet store requirements.
• Monitor and report staff planning KPIs, taking corrective action when deviations occur.
• Convert business plans into actionable departmental plans and implement measures to optimize staff resources.
• Support department managers in developing, adapting, and improving quality schedules that align with forecasted hours and co-worker availability.
• Provide input to improve the store's staff planning process and alert management when scheduled or actual hours exceed agreed financial frameworks.
• Maintain compliance of schedules with company policies and labor laws.

• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling and rostering techniques.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Excel and data management tools.
• Excellent command of the English language (Arabic language skills preferred).
• Good understanding of retail operations and country-specific legal requirements in staff planning.

• 2-3 years of experience in staff scheduling in a retail environment.

Project Scheduling Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduling Specialist to lead our project planning activities. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in engineering and be highly proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and managing detailed project schedules from proposal stage through execution, ensuring alignment with project scope timelines and deliverables. They will develop and maintain project timelines, work breakdown structures (WBS), and progress tracking systems for onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.

The selected candidate will also assign resources to activities in the schedule to ensure effective and accurate tracking of progress, productivity, and resource utilization. They will monitor schedule performance and update timelines using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, incorporating actual progress and forecasting future trends.

The role requires strong communication, coordination, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate should be immediately available and currently based in the UAE.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related field)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project scheduling for oil & gas-related projects, including rig construction refurbishment and EPC works
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Solid knowledge of project controls, resource loading, and performance measurement
• Experience in preparing and managing schedules across both proposal and execution stages
• Excellent understanding of construction processes and oil & gas project lifecycle

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our projects. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated and experienced project scheduling specialist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!