Planning Engineer

To develop, monitor and control project schedules, ensuring that MEP activities are planned and executed in accordance with project requirements, contractual milestones and approved timelines.

1. Develop detailed project schedules, baseline programmes and work schedules for MEP projects using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
2. Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, procurement and subcontractors to obtain project progress updates.
3. Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify delays, critical activities and potential risks.
4. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including planned versus actual progress.
5. Identify project delays and prepare recovery programmes and mitigation plans in coordination with the project team.
6. Monitor manpower, material and equipment requirements in line with project schedules.
7. Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams to ensure timely material submittals, approvals and deliveries.
8. Prepare and update look-ahead programmes (2-week, 3-week and monthly schedules).
9. Monitor engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
10. Coordinate with the main contractor, consultants and internal departments regarding project schedules and progress.
11. Attend project progress meetings and prepare planning-related reports and presentations.
12. Analyse project delays and prepare delay reports, progress curves and relevant planning documentation.
13. Ensure that project milestones and contractual completion dates are monitored and achieved.