Planning Engineer - M.E.P

To plan, schedule, monitor and control MEP works including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting and ELV, ensuring timely project execution and coordination between design, procurement, execution and subcontractor teams. Primavera P6/MS Project-based scheduling and progress monitoring are commonly expected for this role .

Role & responsibilities

1. Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed MEP project schedules in Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Prepare WBS, baseline programme, activity sequencing and project milestones.
• Prepare weekly and monthly look-ahead programmes.
• Develop manpower and resource-loaded schedules.
• Identify critical and near-critical activities.

2. Progress Monitoring

• Monitor daily/weekly progress of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting and ELV works.
• Compare actual progress against baseline schedule.
• Prepare S-curves, progress reports, dashboards and MIS.
• Identify schedule slippages and highlight risks to the Project Manager.

3. Delay & Recovery Planning

• Conduct delay analysis and identify reasons for programme deviation.
• Prepare recovery and catch-up schedules.
• Monitor critical path and float consumption.
• Coordinate with execution teams to achieve project milestones.

4. Coordination

• Coordinate with MEP execution, Civil, Design, Procurement, QA/QC and subcontractor teams.
• Track drawings, material approvals and long-lead MEP items.
• Monitor material delivery against planned installation dates.
• Participate in weekly/monthly project review meetings.

5. MEP Activities Monitoring

• HVAC Chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ducting and piping.
• Electrical HT/LT, panels, transformers, cable trays, cabling and lighting.
• Plumbing Water supply, drainage and sanitary systems.
• Fire Fighting Fire pumps, hydrant, sprinkler and fire alarm interfaces.
• ELV CCTV, access control, data, PA/BMS and related systems.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Maintain planned vs. actual progress.
• Prepare manpower histograms and productivity reports.
• Prepare management dashboards and project MIS.
• Support EOT, delay and contractual documentation wherever required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in building / commercial / institutional / industrial projects.
• Experience in coordinating multiple MEP subcontractors.
• Exposure to fast-track project execution.
• Knowledge of BIM/Revit and AutoCAD will be an advantage.
• Experience in project planning, progress monitoring and recovery scheduling.