Planning Engineer

About This Role

Job Title: Planning Engineer Job Summary The Planning Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to defined quality standards. This position is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing accurate progress reporting to management and stakeholders. The Planning Engineer supports decision?making through effective planning, forecasting, and risk analysis, ensuring efficient utilization of resources throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning and Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules using recognized planning tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project in alignment with contract requirements and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Establish logical sequencing of activities, milestones, and critical paths to ensure timely project delivery.
• Prepare baseline schedules and maintain schedule integrity through regular updates and revisions.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• Track project progress against planned schedules and identify deviations, delays, or risks.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and schedule narratives.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis, critical path analysis, and “what?if” scenarios to support management decisions.

Coordination and Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate closely with project managers, site engineers, procurement, subcontractors, and clients to ensure alignment with the approved schedule.
• Participate in project meetings, planning sessions, and coordination reviews, providing professional planning input.
• Support claims, extension of time (EOT), and change management processes by providing accurate schedule analysis and records.

Resource and Cost Planning Support

• Assist in manpower, equipment, and resource planning to ensure optimal utilization.
• Collaborate with cost control and commercial teams to align schedules with budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Support earned value analysis (EVA) and productivity monitoring where applicable.

Risk and Delay Management

• Identify potential project risks related to time, sequencing, or resource availability.
• Propose mitigation strategies and recovery schedules to minimize delays.
• Maintain planning-related risk registers and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain all planning documentation, schedules, reports, and revisions in line with project and company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with contractual planning requirements, specifications, and reporting formats.
• Provide planning support during audits, reviews, and project close?out activities.

Qualifications and Experience Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or Construction Management.

Experience

• Minimum 3–8 years of relevant experience as a Planning Engineer, preferably in construction, EPC, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on large?scale projects with multiple stakeholders is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies Technical Skills

• Proficiency in planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling techniques, CPM (Critical Path Method), and progress measurement methods.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, and basic cost control principles.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Communication and Teamwork

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and coordination.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Confident in presenting planning information to management and clients.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solution?oriented mindset.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast?paced project environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Reporting Line

• Reports to the Project Control Manager / Project Manager.

Working Conditions

• Office?based with regular site visits as required by project needs.
• May require extended working hours during critical project phases.