Planning Engineer

Job Overview

The Planning Engineer is tasked with developing, managing, and monitoring project schedules to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion aligned with contractual obligations. This role supports project execution by coordinating timelines, resources, and progress data, while addressing risk and enabling schedule recovery when needed.

Key Duties

• Create, submit, and update baseline project schedules in line with contract terms.
• Continuously revise schedules to reflect real-time progress and approved adjustments.
• Evaluate and synchronize subcontractor timelines with the main project programme.
• Prepare as-built and project close-out scheduling documentation.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules detailing manpower, equipment, and plant deployment.
• Oversee material timelines including submission, approval, procurement, and delivery to prevent schedule delays.
• Implement robust version control and backup of all planning data.
• Generate and review regular progress reports, informative dashboards, and advance schedules.
• Engage in planning correspondence with clients, consultants, and subcontractors effectively.
• Present schedule updates and inputs during coordination and progress meetings at site.
• Aggregate and verify progress data from site teams and suppliers for accurate scheduling.
• Conduct schedule impact assessments and time analyses related to project variations and scope modifications.
• Assist with Extension of Time (EoT) submissions and forensic scheduling analysis to meet contractual requirements.
• Identify schedule risks, propose mitigations, and track critical path activities against contractual milestones.
• Advise on delays and support recovery and acceleration planning efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial departments to expedite necessary approvals and documentation.
• Ensure all planning activities adhere to internal standards and procedural guidelines.
• Guide and review work done by junior planning engineers to enhance quality and consistency.
• Maintain productivity benchmarks and production rates for manpower and equipment across various trades.
• Contribute to the refinement and improvement of planning processes and controls continuously.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years in planning and scheduling roles within construction projects is essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of project scheduling concepts, risk management methods, and data analysis techniques.
• Expertise in Critical Path Method (CPM) and forensic schedule evaluation.
• Experience in claims processing, Extension of Time analyses, and contractual time management.
• Proficient with Primavera P6, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Preferably certified as Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with excellent problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication prowess with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent English language proficiency is mandatory.