Planning Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join our team immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) Project in Kuwait.

Position: Planning Engineer

Project: 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line

Location: Kuwait

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in similar HV/OHL projects

Joining: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the detailed project baseline schedule using Primavera P6 or equivalent.

• Plan and monitor engineering, procurement, civil works, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning activities.

• Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline schedule.

• Identify delays, critical activities, schedule risks, and potential impacts on project milestones.

• Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to collect accurate progress information.

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and schedule updates.

• Prepare look-ahead schedules and coordinate upcoming activities with site teams.

• Analyze project performance, productivity, critical path, and schedule variance.

• Prepare recovery programs and mitigation plans when required.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers regarding planned activities and project milestones.

• Support the Project Manager with forecasting, progress measurement, resource planning, and schedule analysis.

• Maintain accurate project records and planning documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of planning experience in similar high-voltage overhead transmission line projects.

• Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred.

• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent is required.

• Good understanding of OHL construction activities, including foundations, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning.

• Strong knowledge of progress measurement, critical path analysis, schedule control, and delay analysis.

• Excellent analytical, coordination, and reporting skills.

• Immediate availability is mandatory.