Planning & Contract Team Lead

Job title: Planning & Contract Team Lead
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Job reference #: 34026
Contract type:  24-month fixed-term contract
Language requirements: Fluent in English (written and spoken)

At Eni, we are looking for a Planning & Contract Team Lead to join Eni Cyprus in Nicosia. You will support project planning, scheduling, and cost control activities, monitor progress against project targets, identify potential schedule and budget deviations, and help drive corrective actions. You will also support the Contract Holder in the day-to-day management of contracts, including the resolution of contractual issues, claims, and disputes.

About Eni Cyprus Limited

Eni Cyprus Limited is a leading energy company engaged in the exploration and production of natural gas in Cyprus since 2013. The company has recently made significant offshore gas discoveries. Working at Eni Cyprus offers the opportunity to be part of a global energy leader that prioritizes innovation, sustainability and the professional development of its employees. Join us and help shape the future of energy in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Main responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the project WBS and support CBS development.
• Develop project schedules and support budget and forecast preparation.
• Monitor contractor and project team schedules and prepare progress reports.
• Integrate contractor schedules into the project master schedule and identify critical path activities.
• Monitor physical progress and support cost tracking, forecasting, and estimate-at-completion activities.
• Monitor project variances and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare project progress reports and support cost reporting activities.
• Ensure alignment between project schedules, procurement plans, and contract plans, and support contract administration activities.
• Support the preparation of project control requirements and ITT packages.
• Perform earned value analysis in collaboration with the Cost Control team.
• Contribute to cross-project analysis and performance reviews.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned across the team.
• Support Independent Reviews, Project Gates, and project change management activities.
• Maintain the project risk register, focusing on schedule-related risks and mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate planning and control standards and methodologies.
• Act in compliance with Eni's Code of Ethics, SOA, and Compliance Model.

Skills and experience required

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. 
• Strong knowledge of project controls and project management. 
• Significant oil and gas experience across offshore and onshore projects. 
• Relevant professional training or certifications would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost control, performance reporting, and change management.
• Experience with WBS development, schedule baselines, and schedule/cost risk analysis.
• Knowledge of contract management, including ITT preparation, contractor performance monitoring, and claims support.
• Understanding of oil and gas project execution, including engineering, construction, installation, commissioning, start-up, and operations.
• Familiarity with HSE principles and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and results-driven approach.

What we offer

• Annual salary: up to €36,000, depending on professional experience and specific skill set.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension/provident fund.

How to apply

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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