Planning Engineer

Job Scope and Responsibilities

• Implement ‘Project Execution Plan’
• Preparation and management of overview and strategic programmes, including design, procurement and construction schedules together with supporting information required schedules
• Coordinate and manage the preparation and development of target construction and procurement schedules together with associated information required schedules
• Establish and agree project reporting procedures, prepare and present monthly project progress to client
• Review schedule trends to identify problem areas and recommend corrective action to management. Monitor actual progress against planned progress
• Monitor engineering design progress, material and equipment procurement and construction and commissioning status
• Prepare progress monitoring tools for the management and monitoring of the above mentioned schedules. Monitor progress both on and off site. Identify deviations (progress trends) in both construction and procurement progress and suggest possible courses of corrective action
• Working closely with the ‘Project team’ to ensure that the main contractor’s contract programme is feasible, complies with the Project Master Plan and contractual requirements
• Assist in the career development and training of junior planning team members

SNC Lavalin’s Faithful+Gould business is one of the world’s leading integrated project and programme management consultancies, with over 2,400 professionals operating worldwide.

Key services include - Project management, programme management, project controls, commercial management, cost management and expert scheduling and construction planning.

Technical Competencies / Qualifications / Experience Essential

• Engineering degree
• Minimum 15 years high rise experience
• Knowledge of project feasibility studies and strategic planning
• Knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including design and procurement
• Planning Software (P3, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Experience of attending and contributing to team briefings/meetings
• Understanding relevant Technical Documents/Specifications
• Computer literate
• Leadership
• Gulf experience.

• Essential (Planning & time management, influencing skills, customer focus etc).
• Presentation skills
• Self starter
• Punctual
• Confident
• Loyal
• Ability to liaise with clients/contractors/consultants
• Able to act on own initiative and proactive way
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme