Senior Planning Engineer (EPC / Gas Treatment Units)
Location: Charenton-le-Pont, France
Contract: 12-month assignment (start date: 15/12/2025)
Day Rate: €600–€850 (TBC)
Workload: Approx. 3–4 days per week on-site
Application Route: Only applications submitted via Spencer Ogden (via LBC) will be considered.
About the Role
Spencer Ogden is supporting a leading engineering organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to oversee planning activities for complex EP/EPC gas treatment unit projects. These long-cycle industrial projects typically run for around 3 years, with budgets ranging from €50M to €500M.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for project scheduling, progress measurement, and planning control within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop full project schedule baselines and progress measurement systems aligned with the company WBS
Integrate and coordinate all project activities, including those from customers and stakeholders
Work with discipline leads to validate dates, durations, dependencies, and activity weighting
Perform critical path analysis and propose mitigation or recovery plans
Collaborate closely with Project Engineers and participate in project review and coordination meetings
Conduct monthly schedule updates and maintain progress measurement sheets
Execute progress analysis, including look-ahead planning and delay assessment
Recommend corrective actions to maintain project performance
Support planning and project control to ensure deadlines and progress milestones are achieved
Assist the Project Manager in defining execution strategy and structuring project activities
Provide continuous visibility on schedule status and overall project progress
Required Experience & Skills
10+ years’ experience in large industrial EPC projects
Primavera P6 expertise (mandatory)
Strong understanding of engineering workflows, including:
P&ID interpretation
3D model input requirements
E&I cycles
Background in the chemical, oil & gas, or energy sectors
Fluent English
Proficiency with Google Sheets (a plus)
Key soft skills: proactive mindset, strong communication, curiosity
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