Senior Planning Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Planning Engineer works closely with Project Managers for the development, implements, and monitoring of project schedules and budgets for design projects of medium complexity to ensure efficient execution and timely completion. He supports Project Managers with the preparation and administration of Project Management Plans, including schedule baselines, project scope baselines, man-hour estimates and budgets. The jobholder also supports Project Managers with the preparation of periodic project progress reports, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers in developing detailed project budgets for design projects of medium complexity particularly with respect to schedule and cost control


• Support Project Managers with the monitoring and management of project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring the adherence to allocated budgets for design projects of medium complexity


• Provide input related to project schedule and budget to Project Managers to support the preparation and provision of project progress updates to clients, as needed


• Provide support to Project Managers with the development of project management plans in monitoring and managing project schedules, including implement modifications to schedule baselines,  project scope baselines in coordination with respective Project Managers, man-hour estimates and budgets, as needed


• Develop scope baseline, detailed work breakdown structures, project activities and critical path charts for design projects, in coordination with respective Project Managers


• Work closely with Project Managers in managing changes in project scope, potential risks and contingency plans, as needed


• Track the preparation and collection of invoices for design deliverables, in coordination with local Finance teams, as needed


• Work closely with Project Managers for the preparation periodic project progress reports for design projects of medium complexity, flagging major issues, as needed


• Liaise with the Design Manager to provide ongoing project information, as needed, in coordination with respective Project Managers


• Demonstrated experience and track record in planning of design projects, including schedule control and cost control


• Demonstrated experience with the usage of complex functions of project management software (e.g. Primavera)

Qualification, Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline  


• Overall 12+ in planning of design projects, including schedule control and cost control


• Knowledge of project planning and scheduling techniques 


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment


• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is essential


• Good communication skills, presentation skills & interpersonal skills


• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project 


• Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP)