PLANNING ENGINEER

Job description: Job Purpose The Planning Engineer (PMC) is responsible for providing specialist project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring support across all phases of the pipeline and reservoir construction contract. Acting as the client’s representative within the PMC team, the role ensures that construction activities are logically sequenced, resource-loaded, and aligned with contractual milestones, while proactively identifying risks, delays, and opportunities for optimisation.   Develop & Maintain Project Schedules – Prepare and update detailed baseline schedules, construction programmes, and progress curves in accordance with contract requirements. Monitor & Report Progress – Track actual performance against planned timelines, identifying variances and recommending recovery actions where required. Support Decision-Making – Provide management with accurate planning data and forecasts to support informed decision-making and contract compliance. Coordinate with Disciplines – Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, HSE, and commercial teams to ensure schedule integration across all project activities. Risk & Opportunity Management – Analyse schedule risks, highlight potential delays, and support the development of mitigation strategies to safeguard project delivery. Enable Timely Handover – Ensure all planning deliverables, including schedules, look-ahead programmes, and final as-built schedules, are available for commissioning and client handover.   Functional Responsibilities   1. Schedule Development & Maintenance Prepare, update, and maintain baseline project schedules in line with contractual requirements and approved execution strategies. Develop detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding to support accurate progress tracking. Ensure schedules reflect realistic durations, resources, and sequencing of all pipeline, reservoir, and related works. 2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting Track actual project performance against baseline schedules, identifying delays, slippages, and opportunities for recovery. Prepare and issue weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc progress reports for PMC and client management. Generate progress S-curves, dashboards, and performance indices (SPI, CPI) to support transparent reporting. 3. Forecasting & Risk Analysis Conduct schedule forecasting and provide early warnings of potential risks or delays. Support risk analysis by identifying critical activities, float consumption, and dependencies. Recommend schedule mitigation measures and recovery plans to maintain project delivery dates. 4. Coordination & Integration Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, HSE, and commercial teams to integrate their inputs into the master schedule. Ensure alignment of contractor schedules with the PMC master programme. Support interface management between pipeline, reservoir, and related utility works. 5. Contractor Oversight Review EPC contractor schedules, manpower histograms, and progress reports for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements. Validate contractor claims for extensions of time (EOT) against actual project data. Monitor contractor look-ahead programmes to ensure readiness for upcoming activities. 6. Documentation & Compliance   Maintain accurate records of schedule baselines, updates, and revisions. Ensure all planning documentation complies with PMC procedures, NWC/EXPRO standards, and ISO quality requirements. Support audits and contractual reviews by providing traceable planning data. 7. Handover & Project Close-Out   Prepare final and close-out reports for submission to the client. Contribute to lessons-learned documentation by identifying planning successes and improvement areas.   The Planning Engineer (PMC) is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring that all work under the pipeline and reservoir construction contract is executed within agreed-upon timeframes. By maintaining schedule integrity, providing accurate forecasts, and coordinating across disciplines, the role ensures the timely and efficient delivery of the project in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.   QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Qualifications Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline from a recognised institution. Additional training in project planning, scheduling tools, or construction management is an advantage. Professional Certifications: Certification in project management or planning (e.g., PMP, PSP – Planning & Scheduling Professional, or equivalent) preferred. Training in recognised planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project) essential. Experience General Experience: 7-10 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls on large-scale engineering or construction projects. Proven background in preparing baseline schedules, progress monitoring, and forecasting. Pipeline & Reservoir Specific: Experience in planning and scheduling activities for pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations, or water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Familiarity with critical path analysis, resource loading, manpower histograms, and construction sequencing for linear and facility-based works. Involvement in project reporting, schedule risk analysis, and contractor claims (EOT and delay analysis). Technical Skills   Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project for schedule preparation and monitoring. Strong analytical skills in preparing S-curves, progress dashboards, and performance indices (SPI, CPI). Ability to conduct schedule risk analysis and prepare recovery programmes. Competence in integrating engineering, procurement, and construction activities into a unified master schedule. Skilled in managing as-built schedules, look-ahead programmes, and final handover documentation. Summary: The Planning Engineer (PMC) must demonstrate technical proficiency in scheduling, strong analytical capabilities, collaborative communication, and professional integrity. These competencies ensure that the pipeline and reservoir construction contract is delivered on time, in compliance with contractual obligations, and with proactive risk management, directly contributing to the project’s success.Profile description:   DAR Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise. For more information about DAR Engineering, please visit www.dar-engineering.comWe offer:Market Competitive Salary  Chance to work at iconic projects Conducive work environment