Planning Engineer - Electrical

Lead and manage the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control of power transmission projects, including 132kV substations, overhead lines (OHL), and underground cable laying works. Ensure accurate project timelines, effective resource allocation, and alignment with contractual, technical, and client requirements. Act as the focal point for project progress, risk analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop, manage, and update baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 for transmission and 132kV projects.

· Perform critical path analysis, risk assessments, and schedule optimization.

· Monitor overall project progress, identify delays, and propose corrective/recovery actions.

· Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors to ensure project alignment.

· Prepare and submit progress reports, dashboards, and earned value management (EVM) analysis to management and clients.

· Conduct resource and cost loading in schedules to forecast manpower, equipment, and material needs.

· Support commercial and contracts teams in extension-of-time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and variation assessments.

· Attend client/consultant meetings and present project planning updates.

· Maintain historical data, benchmarks, and productivity norms for future project planning.

· Ensure all project schedules comply with contractual requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.