Planner

1. Project Programme & Baseline Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6and Microsoft Project.
• Prepare programmes covering tender, initial concept, construction, testing, completion and handover stages.
• Build clear work breakdown structures, activity logic, key milestones and critical paths for building, civil, foundation, maintenance and project works.
• Estimate the duration of major activities based on work scope, quantities, construction methods, productivity and site constraints.
• Establish, update and control approved project baselines in accordance with contract and Client requirements.
• Maintain proper schedule revision and change-control records.

2. Resource Planning& Deployment

• Prepare daily manpower, plant, equipment and material deployment plans in coordination with the project team.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and short-, medium- and long-term resource forecasts.
• Compare planned resources against actual deployment and highlight shortages, over-allocation or low productivity.
• Recommend resource levelling, resequencing or recovery actions to support project milestones.
• Prepare two-week, four-week and monthly look-ahead plans for site execution.

3. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Collect and update actual site progress against the approved baseline and current work plan.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports with schedule updates, progress curves, manpower histograms and milestone status.
• Analyse planned versus actual progress, schedule variance and critical-path movement.
• Provide early warning of delays and constraints that may affect completion.
• Prepare and monitor recovery or acceleration plans with the project team.
• Present schedule and progress updates during internal and Client meetings.

4. Delay Analysis, Recovery Planning & EOT Support

• Maintain records for delays, disruptions, Client instructions and scope changes.
• Assess the impact of design changes, late information, access restrictions and other constraints.
• Support EOT claims with delay chronology, impacted activities, schedule analysis and evidence.
• Coordinate timely notices and complete EOT submissions with Project and Commercial teams.
• Prepare recovery schedules and track agreed corrective actions.

5. Tender Planning, Site Coordination & Handover

• Prepare tender programmes, planning narratives, resource plans and other scheduling-related technical submissions.
• Review tender drawings, specifications, scope and proposed construction methods to develop realistic durations and sequences.
• Coordinate with Project, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, subcontractors and Client representatives on schedule requirements and interfaces.
• Monitor site implementation and ensure work is carried out according to the agreed sequence and priorities.
• Update completion, testing, punch-list and handover activities and ensure they are properly planned and monitored.
• Maintain clear and accurate planning records for project close-out and lessons learned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree, Diploma or Nitec in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum three to six years of planning and scheduling experience in the construction or process industry.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including development of project schedules and preparation of planning and progress reports for Clients.
• Experience in construction planning and scheduling for civil-related facilities, building works, foundation works or process-industry projects is preferred.
• Able to read drawings, understand construction methods and translate project scope into practical activity sequences and resource requirements.
• Good analytical, reporting, coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with site and office teams.