GWT is looking for a Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and control project schedules and plans to ensure the timely and successful execution of EPC projects.
The role involves project planning, progress monitoring, schedule control, reporting, risk identification, and delay analysis. The Planning Engineer will work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, finance, clients, and other stakeholders to provide accurate planning information and support effective project decision-making.
What You'll Do
- Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
- Review contract scope, proposal documents, project requirements, and inputs from previous projects.
- Identify critical activities, logical relationships, dependencies, and constraints.
- Establish baseline programmes, milestones, and key project dates.
- Monitor daily and weekly project progress against the approved baseline.
- Update project schedules based on actual progress and site information.
- Re-baseline or revise schedules when project scope or conditions change.
- Track project performance and highlight schedule deviations.
- Identify schedule risks and assess their potential impact on project completion.
- Monitor project delays and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct delay analysis and support claims preparation when required.
- Prepare accurate project progress reports for clients and internal management.
- Communicate project status, delays, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
- Maintain clear and timely planning information to support management decisions.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, and other departments.
- Review and validate project schedules with project teams.
- Align project plans with client requirements, approvals, and contractual obligations.
- Maintain planning records, schedules, reports, and project documentation.
- Support project teams in achieving milestones and overall project objectives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field.
- 2–6 years of experience in project planning / scheduling, preferably within EPC projects.
- Practical experience with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project is essential.
- Experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting.
- Experience in delay analysis and claims support is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of project planning principles, critical path analysis, dependencies, and schedule control.
- Good knowledge of project documentation and reporting practices.