Job Summary

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring and updating project schedules to support construction activities and overall project operations. Duties include preparing baseline programs, tracking progress, forecasting timelines, identifying potential delays and recommending corrective actions. The role also involves coordinating with project teams, reporting to management and engineers, analyzing resource allocations and helping maintain efficiency, transparency and timely completion of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in construction planning and project scheduling
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project controls and planning methodologies
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and other planning and scheduling tools
• Must have valid transferrable residency in Kuwait.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and other planning tools.
• Develop baseline programs in coordination with project management and construction teams.
• Track project progress and provide regular updates and reports to management.
• Analyze project performance and identify potential risks or delays and propose mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with engineers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure accurate planning and scheduling information.
• Assist in resource planning, productivity analysis and forecasting of manpower, materials, and equipment needs.
• Review and assess subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with the overall project plan.
• Support claims and extension of time (EOT) submissions with detailed delay analysis when required.
• Participate in project meetings, providing input on schedule status, look-ahead plans and critical issues.
• Ensure that planning and scheduling activities comply with project requirements, standards and client expectations.

Job ID: NP5032 Planning Engineer

To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to send their updated application to: careers@enshaat.com with the subject: Planning Engineer

Qualified applicants will be contacted via email or call/message for the next steps of the process

About us

Enshaat Al-Sayer General Trading and Contracting Company is a Kuwait-based Engineering, Construction and Contracting firm that has been operating for over 27 years. We are committed to providing professional services and maintenance, catering to both the governmental and private sectors in a wide range of fields. Our expertise ranges from MEP to civil engineering, and the oil and gas industry, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process, and post-maintenance thereafter.

Job Type: Full-time