Senior Planning Engineer

Purpose of the Role:Assist Department Manager and Planning Manager with Project Planning activities that include preparation of Baseline Programme, update of Monthly and Quarterly revisions of programme, what if scenarios for technical & design solutions, Time Impact Analysis and support to the contract / commercial department on various claims, reports and programme presentations. Qualifications:• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Tertiary Qualification related to the development of infrastructure projects.• Project Management Experience:• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Infrastructure Industry in a similar role – preferred• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works• Experience in Primavera (P6) & Microsoft Office Suites.• Experience in MS Project preferred.• Experience in schedule risk management preferred Required Competencies:• High proficiency in Oracle P6 software• Strong collaborative skills• Strong problem-solving ability• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and prioritise tasks• Ability to work well under pressure• Flexible and adaptable• Good organisational skills and able to pay attention to detail• Good negotiation skills Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:• Preparation of Baseline Programme and Revised Baseline Programme as per the Contractual obligations and agreement with the Employer.• Preparation of Monthly & Quarterly Updates of the contractual, internal and detail programmes along with narrative on the programme updates.• Preparation of recovery programmes in line with contractual obligations• Preparation of Internal budget programmes.• Close coordination with Design & Technical Department and to prepare what-if programme scenarios to check any probable impacts on the programme or any optimizations based on the technical / design solutions proposed.• Close coordination with Contract / Commercial Department to keep the contractual programme updated with any ongoing claim / commercial issues.• Preparation of Time Impact Analysis and perform forensic analysis to support the claims being submitted to the Client of received from subcontractors.• Preparation of reports and presentations on programme matters for internal and external stakeholders.• Attend programme and progress meetings with the Employer, subcontractors, external and internal stakeholders.• Contribute with advice and opinions that can support the FGJV business where applicable