Planning Engineer (Planner)

Responsibilities: Project Schedule Development Prepare, update, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Primavera P6 or MS Project. Break down the overall project into work packages and define dependencies, milestones, and critical paths. Support Project Control Manager and Project Manager in aligning the schedule with contractual deliverables. Progress Monitoring & Control Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against the baseline schedule. Collect input from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and logistics teams for schedule updates. Identify schedule deviations and propose recovery or mitigation actions. Resource & Look-Ahead Planning Prepare manpower histograms, resource allocation charts, and look-ahead schedules. Ensure resource leveling and availability align with project priorities. Forecast upcoming requirements (labor, equipment, scaffolding, materials). Interface & Coordination Coordinate with discipline leads and subcontractors to ensure accurate reporting of progress. Assist Site Manager and Supervisors in preparing short-term plans to meet immediate project objectives. Support the integration of subcontractor schedules into the project IMS. Reporting & Documentation Produce weekly and monthly planning reports, including progress curves (S-curves), critical path analysis, and variance reports. Support client reporting requirements, including detailed progress presentations. Maintain historical planning records for benchmarking and lessons learned. Change & Risk Management Analyze schedule impacts of changes, variations, and claims. Update the schedule baseline and provide “what-if” scenarios for management decision-making. Coordinate with Risk Manager/Project Control Manager to include risks and mitigations in the schedule. Handover & Close-Out Prepare final as-built schedules and planning documentation for project close-out. Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement of planning practices. Special working conditions Onshore site visits and extended working hours may be required during critical project phases. Must be available for rapid deployment to project sites when operational issues arise. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline. Fit for offshore work and able to meet physical demands and extended standing in field visit conditions. Planning & Scheduling Expertise Strong background in developing and maintaining EPC and offshore project schedules. Knowledge of work breakdown structures (WBS), critical path method (CPM), and resource leveling. Industry Knowledge Familiarity with offshore wind, HVDC/HVAC, oil & gas, or industrial construction execution methods. Understanding of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and commissioning workflows. Analytical & Reporting Skills Skilled in preparing planning dashboards, S-curves, and variance analysis reports. Ability to perform schedule risk analysis and scenario planning. Coordination Skills Experience interfacing with multi-discipline teams and subcontractors to consolidate planning data. Ability to translate detailed technical inputs into accurate planning outputs. Industry Experience 5–8 years’ experience in planning roles, preferably on EPC or offshore projects. Experience in yard-based fabrication and offshore installation scheduling is advantageous. Software Skills Expert user of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project. Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions for reporting and analysis). Familiarity with ERP/project controls systems and document management platforms. Professional Certifications Certification in Primavera P6 (Oracle) or equivalent scheduling software. AACE International certifications (PSP – Planning & Scheduling Professional) are highly desirable. PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 certification (preferred). Training in Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk-based planning. Lean Construction or Advanced Planning techniques training (advantageous).