Planning Engineer

Job Description

Job Overview

Havelock One Interiors WLL is seeking a qualified Planning Engineer in Manama, Bahrain. The role involves preparing comprehensive work programs in coordination with project teams and monitoring progress against schedules to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project management team in monitoring project progress and reporting variations in line with client requirements, operational sequences, and resource dependencies.
• Prepare master project schedules and operational plans during tender and execution stages.
• Monitor and update material submittal, approval, and procurement schedules against baseline plans.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6, along with progress measurement systems and variance reports.
• Track physical progress, adjust forecasts, and conduct weekly review meetings with stakeholders to ensure adherence to milestones.
• Prepare consolidated cash flows, progress S-curves, look-ahead schedules, dashboards, manpower projections, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct delay analysis (Extension of Time – EOT) evaluating cost and time impacts, while highlighting critical project risks and opportunities.
• Attend project review meetings with consultants and project management representatives, submitting progress reports based on site reviews.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to monitor the procurement and availability of materials and finished goods.
• Plan, monitor, and control resources and costs taking into account budgets, productivity, trends, and priorities.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant planning experience within interior fit-out contracting.
• In-depth knowledge of interior fit-out and construction processes, methodologies, and market trends.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and project planning software.
• Proven track record across diverse project sectors, including hospitality, high-end residential, commercial, retail, health, or entertainment.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and technical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Education and Experience

• Academic qualification in a technical or engineering discipline (degree level preferred).
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of professional planning experience.

Job Details

• Company: Havelock One Interiors WLL
• Location: Manama, Bahrain
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Experience: 5 – 10 Years
• Education: Any graduate (technical discipline preferred)
• Functional Area: Engineering