Commissioning Planning Engineer

Location: Milan, Italy (initial phase – 12 months) – Then rotational in Afungi, Mozambique

Job Status: Contract Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Account Manager: Anthony Hughes

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Planning Engineer to support a major LNG project during its development and execution phases.

This role is responsible for all planning and scheduling activities related to the commissioning scope, ensuring alignment with project requirements, processes, and reporting standards. Initially based in Milan, the position will transition to a rotational role at the Afungi site as construction progresses.

Working closely with project management, contractors, and multiple stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring commissioning activities are effectively planned, integrated, and delivered in line with overall project objectives.

• Develop and maintain commissioning schedules in coordination with package planners
• Monitor progress, perform variance analysis, and provide regular forecast updates
• Establish and manage project schedule coding structures based on systems and subsystems
• Ensure alignment with project, corporate, and stakeholder reporting requirements
• Review contractor and subcontractor pre-commissioning and commissioning schedules
• Challenge assumptions relating to durations, sequencing, and critical path
• Develop independent schedules to validate contractor plans
• Integrate commissioning activities with startup, upstream, and interface scopes
• Coordinate with yard and site teams to ensure schedule alignment across all project phases
• Prepare and communicate progress reports, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Track schedule risks, contingency usage, and approved changes
• Participate in project meetings and support digitalisation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with project procedures for approvals, invoicing, and reporting
• Promote and demonstrate strong HSSE leadership and adherence to company policies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or similar
• 10+ years’ experience in project controls within major oil & gas developments
• Strong experience in commissioning and start-up planning for large-scale oil & gas or LNG projects
• Proven ability to manage complex project schedules and interfaces across multiple stakeholders
• Experience reviewing and challenging contractor schedules and integrating multi-package plans
• Strong understanding of project reporting, KPI tracking, and risk analysis
• Proficient in planning tools including Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, Microsoft Project, Milestones Pro, Thinkcell, and Excel
• Familiarity with corporate and project procedures within major operators
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to work within multicultural, international environments
• Fluent English required; Portuguese and/or French advantageous