PLANNING ENGINEER

Remote (Lusaka)

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Engineer to support the effective planning, coordination, and execution of a large-scale coal-fired thermal power plant construction project. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate project scheduling, progress tracking, and resource optimisation throughout all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the overall project schedule using industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Prepare detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), activity lists, and sequencing aligned with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) requirements.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project progress against the approved schedule and highlight deviations.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Analyse schedule delays, propose mitigation measures, and support claims and extension-of-time (EOT) documentation.
• Prepare and submit project progress reports, dashboards, S-curves, manpower histograms, and productivity analyses.
• Participate in planning workshops, coordination meetings, and site reviews to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Evaluate contractor schedules, construction method statements, and progress reports for accuracy and feasibility.
• Support risk management activities, including schedule risk assessments and contingency planning.
• Ensure planning activities comply with project HSE standards, quality requirements, and statutory regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in project planning within the construction or power generation sector.
• Prior experience on thermal or coal-fired power plant projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle, construction methodologies, and commissioning sequences.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project contracts.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

To apply, please send your application to: mailto:[email protected].