Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.
Do you have deep experience in construction planning, scheduling, and managing complex infrastructure or entertainment-type projects? Hill International in Muscat is hiring a Planning Engineer with 7-14 years of proven work on detailed schedules, progress monitoring, and coordination across specialties. If you are a proactive planner skilled in P6 and multi-disciplinary integration, this is a senior role that lets you shape project delivery and mitigate risk.
About Hill International (Middle East) Ltd
Hill International is a global leader in construction management, project management, and consulting services. With a presence across the Middle East and over 2,900 professionals in 70+ offices globally, the company has delivered thousands of projects valued in the hundreds of billions of USD. Known for their robust scheduling, risk management, and technical oversight.
Job Overview
Location: Muscat, Oman
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Engineering / Planning / Scheduling / Construction Oversight
Reports To: Planning Manager / Project Director
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering)
Experience: 7-14 years’ experience, with at least some exposure to complex infrastructure, theme parks, or entertainment-type projects favored
Gender: Open / Any Nationality
Role – Planning Engineer
You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining construction schedules using Primavera P6 (and possibly MS Project), monitoring actual progress vs baseline, analyzing schedule delays (due to variations or disruptions), recommending recovery or mitigation strategies, coordinating across site / contractors / consultants, and generating reports & dashboards for stakeholders. You’ll need to ensure alignment across civil, architectural, MEP and specialty packages.
Key Responsibilities
Develop & maintain detailed construction schedules (baseline & updates) using Primavera P6.
Monitor progress, resource allocations, productivity; identify variances and potential delays.
Coordinate with site teams, contractors & consultants to collect progress data.
Prepare recovery schedules where needed; participate in risk analysis / change order / EOT (Extension of Time) claims.
Generate weekly & monthly progress reports, dashboards for management & stakeholders.
Ensure integration across various workstreams (civil, architectural, MEP, specialist trades).
Support planning workshops, coordination meetings, mitigate schedule risk.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil / Construction / similar)
Minimum 7 years planning experience; experience in entertainment parks or complex/tourism/infrastructure projects is a plus.
Expert user of Primavera P6, familiarity with Microsoft Project and scheduling / reporting tools.
Strong numerical, analytical skills; able to interpret delays, disruptions, prepare mitigation & recovery plans.
Good communication & coordination skills; ability to liaise across contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
Salary & Market Insight
According to salary surveys, Planning Engineers in Oman usually earn around OMR 854/month on average for mid-level experience.
Senior Planning / Planning Engineers with 7-14 years experience often get higher pay. Data shows Senior Planning Engineers in Oman average about OMR 1,307/month, though there is a wide range depending on project complexity and employer.
For this role given its seniority (7-14 years) and Hill International’s stature, a reasonable salary range is likely in the ballpark of OMR 900-1,400/month, possibly more depending on benefits & project scale.
What We Offer
A senior technical planning role in a major construction / consulting firm.
Opportunity to lead scheduling of large/multidisciplinary projects with high visibility.
Exposure to complex infrastructure / theme park / entertainment-type environments.
Competitive remuneration, likely including allowances and benefits (housing, medical etc.)
Location & Work Conditions
Based in Muscat; requires office and site coordination. Regular updates & meetings.
Full-time role; may require extended / overtime work during project critical phases.
Growth & Career Path
From this role → Senior Planning Manager / Program Manager / Project Controls Lead.
Potential to take on wider oversight of planning functions, mentor junior planners, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
How to Apply
Apply via the Naukrigulf listing Planning Engineer – Hill International Ltd (Ref: #49374). Include in your application:
CV with detailed planning / scheduling experience, especially with P6 & complex or infrastructure/entertainment projects.
Examples of schedules you’ve prepared, recovery plans handled, change orders / EOT claims work.
Tools / software you’re proficient with (P6, MS Project, reporting dashboards).
Expected salary, availability, and key benefits you consider important.
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