Planning and Control Engineer

Oilserv Limited is a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation & commissioning (EPCIC) services and complementary solutions across the asset and program life cycle within the onshore, offshore and subsea market segments of the oil and gas sector. Oilserv Limited was incorporated in 1992 and commenced operations in 1995.

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

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

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge):

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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated and comprehensive CV to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 17th November, 2026.