Planning Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Planning Engineer (Electrical)

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using industry-standard planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines, and milestones.
• Coordinate project planning activities including resource estimation, budgeting, manpower planning, procurement tracking, and cost forecasting for electrical engineering works.
• Prepare work breakdown structures (WBS), tracking sheets, bar charts, S-curves, progress reports, and performance dashboards to support informed decision-making.
• Conduct periodic progress review meetings with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders to monitor schedule adherence and identify delays or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to understand technical requirements, drawings, load calculations, material specifications, and BOQs for electrical systems.
• Assist in tendering and estimation processes by providing project timelines, resource allocation, and technical planning support.
• Track materials delivery, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance, ensuring on-time availability and minimum project disruption.
• Perform site visits to verify progress, validate work completion, and ensure alignment with approved plans and quality standards.
• Develop mitigation strategies and revised action plans to manage project deviations, risks, and unforeseen constraints.
• Support preparation of weekly, monthly, and client progress reports, presentations, and documentation for project management reviews.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory requirements, and project documentation procedures throughout execution.
• Maintain strong cross-functional coordination across engineering, procurement, site execution, finance, and client teams.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
• 2-4 years of relevant experience as a Planning Engineer in electrical projects within EPC, construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in planning & scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, power systems, LV/MV/HV installations, and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with BOQ preparation, estimation, vendor management, and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for stakeholder coordination and reporting purposes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional team environments with a proactive mindset.
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working on large-scale electrical infrastructure, commercial buildings, industrial utilities, substations, or renewable energy projects.
• Certification in project management or Primavera (preferred but not mandatory)