PLANNING ENGINEER

About the role

We are looking for a practical Planning Engineer / Project Planner to join our site team for a government building construction project in Sabah. The role will focus on site progress monitoring, programme updating, progress reporting and coordination with the project team.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular site walks, monitor physical progress against planned targets and highlight potential delays to the Project Manager
• Prepare and update the project construction programme using Microsoft Project (MS Project) and assist in preparing look-ahead and recovery programmes when required
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, physical S-Curves and programme updates for client and management review, based on actual site progress
• Coordinate closely with Project Manager, Site Engineers, QS, subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and verify accurate progress information
• Monitor construction activities and ensure progress is properly reflected in the project programme
• Maintain proper planning records, programme updates and supporting progress documentation

About you

• Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in construction planning / progress monitoring
• Practical hands-on experience using Microsoft Project (MS Project)
• Primavera P6 experience is an added advantage
• Building construction experience is preferred
• Good understanding of construction sequence and progress monitoring
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Willing to be stationed at the project site in Sabah