Project Planner

Date Posted: 10 Sept 2026

Legal Entity: Yinson Engineering Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Job Function:

Location: Shanghai Office

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Location: Shanghai Office

Yinson is a dynamic, equal opportunity employer with great organisational culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver powerful solutions.

The Role

As a Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules that support the overall project objectives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and construction, to ensure all project phases are planned accurately and risks are proactively managed. Your contributions will support decision-making processes and help drive project efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules using industry-standard tools and methodologies adapted to offshore production projects.
• Monitor and update schedules regularly to reflect project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Analyse resource allocation and capacity to optimise planning and support project delivery milestones.
• Provide detailed reports and forecasts to project management, highlighting critical path activities and key performance indicators.
• Facilitate schedule-related communication across multidisciplinary teams to ensure transparency and alignment on project status and next steps.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation planning related to scheduling and resource constraints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by proposing enhancements to planning processes, tools, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry best practices, and sustainability principles in all planning activities.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the offshore engineering or energy sector.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to interpret complex engineering and construction data.
• Excellent adaptability to dynamic project environments, demonstrating decisive and solution-oriented decision-making skills.
• Open and effective communication style fostering collaboration and reliability within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Understanding of sustainable project management practices and commitment to their application.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the success of high-profile offshore production projects through meticulous planning and coordination. You'll benefit from a supportive environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and continuous learning. Working here means being part of a company dedicated to sustainable practices and delivering long-term value to our clients and communities.

Location

This position is based at our Shanghai Office, providing a collaborative workplace with connections to global offshore engineering initiatives.

If you are a dependable, adaptable, and technically skilled planning professional ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join our team in Shanghai.

If you want to team up with us as we dream and stride towards a better tomorrow – we would love to hear from you!