Planning Engineer - Immediate Joiner

Job Purpose

• The Planning Engineer is responsible for assisting in development and leading in monitoring, and control of project schedules to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of projects.

• The role provides expert planning, forecasting, and risk analysis to support strategic decision-making and contractual compliance.

In addition, the role mentors junior planning staff and contributes to the continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and methodologies, supporting the organization’s overall performance and long-term growth.

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties

• Project Planning & Scheduling

• Assist Sr. Planners in baseline development

• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), activity logic, calendars, and durations.

• Prepare look-ahead schedules (2–4 weeks) aligned with site execution

• Update programmer based on actual site progress

• Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting

• Collect progress data from:

• Site engineers

• Construction managers

• Subcontractors

• Measure and update:

• Physical progress (% complete)

• Critical path activities

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.

• Prepare progress dashboards, S-curves, and histograms

• Coordination & Site Support

• Coordinate with:

• Construction team

• Engineering team

• Procurement team

• Support sequencing and construction methodology planning.

• Identify schedule slippages and notify senior staff.

• Programme Control & Documentation

• Maintain:

• Planning logs

• Schedule narratives

• Progress backup documents

• Ensure consistency between programs, reports, and site status.

• Archive planning submissions and approvals

• Meetings & communication:

• Attend internal coordination meetings.

• Support senior planner in:

• Client / consultant meetings

• Progress discussions

• Issue planning inputs for MOMs when required.

• Compliance & best Practice:

• Follow project contract requirements related to programs submissions.

• Ensure planning deliverables complies with:

• Contract conditions

• Consultant requirements

Client formats and timelines

Education & Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Professional certifications such as PMI-SP, PSP, or PMP are highly desirable.

• Additional training in project controls, risk management, or contract administration is an advantage.

• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Professional certifications such as PMI-SP, PSP, or PMP are highly desirable.

• Additional training in project controls, risk management, or contract administration is an advantage.

• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Professional certifications such as PMI-SP, PSP, or PMP are highly desirable.

• Additional training in project controls, risk management, or contract administration is an advantage.

• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Professional certifications such as PMI-SP, PSP, or PMP are highly desirable.

• Additional training in project controls, risk management, or contract administration is an advantage.

• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.