About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client SINOPEC, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Planning Engineer to work at Site
Job Title: Planning Engineer
Department: Planning/Control
Reports To: Planning Manager
Duty Station: Tilenga
Planning Engineer Responsibilities:
- Understanding project specifications and developing time schedules and budgets that meet them.
- Negotiating with vendors and contractors to secure the best prices.
- Observing existing processes, analyzing staff performance, and addressing deficiencies accordingly.
- Monitoring and tracking project progress, and writing up reports.
- Attending and scheduling meetings as required.
- Delegating tasks and ensuring workers receive feedback.
- Understanding and meeting all contract requirements.
- Communicating with managers, supervisors, and the rest of the team.
- Analyzing technical drawings and providing material and cost estimates.
- Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets.
- Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, Ms Project or similar
- Monitor progress and update schedules to reflect changes in scope, resources or deadlines
- Forecast timelines and identify risks, proposing corrective actions to avoid delays
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure smooth execution of work
- Prepare progress reports, dashboards and S-curves for stakeholders
- Optimize resource allocation and track productivity
- Support claims, variations and contractual requirements with schedule data
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards and quality benchmarks
Planning Engineer Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering or similar.
- Experience with 3D modeling software.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Planning and project management skills.
- Strong multitasking abilities.
- Strong analytical, critical, and logical thinking skills.
- A sound understanding of safety protocols.
- Ability to focus under pressure and meet deadlines.
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy “QSSU-SINOPEC-PE-PLANNING ENGINEER”
Note
The deadline for applications is not later than 08:00 am Friday ,13th November 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
