Planning Engineer

Job Description/Specification:

Marmi Engineering is seeking a skilled Planning Engineer to join their project delivery team. The ideal candidate will oversee project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and cross-functional coordination with site and management teams to ensure efficient and timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.

• Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, and revised project plans.

• Track progress against established baselines and produce periodic progress reports.

• Analyze potential delays, identify critical paths, and propose effective mitigation plans.

• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, Quantity Surveyors (QS), and site teams.

• Prepare comprehensive dashboards, S-curves, manpower histograms, and progress KPIs.

• Attend client and consultant meetings to present regular schedule updates.

• Provide crucial planning inputs for tenders, technical submissions, and claims.

• Ensure complete compliance with internal procedures and project execution strategies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.

• Experience: 3 to 7 years of professional planning experience within construction and fit-out projects (local Qatar experience is strongly preferred).

• Technical Skills: Strong command of Primavera P6 and MS Office (particularly Excel).

• Knowledge Base: Thorough understanding of project lifecycles, procurement timelines, and site execution workflows.

• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to work well under pressure and manage multiple project schedules simultaneously.

• Visa/ID: Valid Qatar ID and transferable visa preferred.