Senior Planner-Technical Design

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer with exceptional oversight and coordination capabilities to lead planning functions across pre-tender, post-award, and execution phases of high-profile construction and development projects. This strategic role emphasizes governance, performance monitoring, and stakeholder alignment rather than hands-on scheduling.

Key Responsibilities-

Pre-Tender Phase

• Develop integrated master programmes in collaboration with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks through a comprehensive pre-tender risk register.
• Ensure alignment between project and consultant programmes; escalate discrepancies proactively.
• Track procurement packages against approved procurement strategies.
  
  
  

• Monitor bidding and procurement progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Evaluate tender programmes submitted by bidders and provide strategic input during negotiations.
• Support the appointment process by validating programme feasibility and risk exposure.
  
  
  

• Review contractor baseline programmes and advise on alignment with master schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and assess recovery plans for effectiveness.
• Support time extension claims with robust documentation and contemporary records.
• Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors to track progress against payments and maintain accurate cash flow projections.
• Attend site meetings and inspections; log risks and ensure milestone compliance.
• Oversee RERA visits and ensure cash call milestones are met in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  
  
  

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across various stages of development.
• Experience spanning consultancy, contracting, and development environments, offering a well-rounded perspective on project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with shifting priorities.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in planning and project controls, ideally across consultancy, contracting, and development sectors.
• Proficiency in planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and reporting systems.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and commercial implications.