Planning Engineer

Nass Group & Corporation; Riffa2; On-site; BHD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Nass Group & Corporation is seeking a Planning Engineer to provide comprehensive planning and scheduling support across projects in Bahrain. You will work with project teams to develop baselines, look-ahead schedules, and cash-flow forecasting, ensuring alignment with company standards.

The role requires 2–5 years of planning experience, Primavera P6 proficiency, and strong Excel/AutoCAD skills. Delegated responsibilities and close collaboration with the Planning Lead are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in project planning and scheduling in the construction industry or engineering projects.
• Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management (CPI, SPI) and delay reporting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project baseline schedules using Primavera P6.
• Support the Senior Planning Engineer in updating and maintaining project programs.
• Help define coding structures, WBS, and resource loading in line with company standards.
• Contribute to developing and updating 2-week and 4-week look-ahead schedules.
• Assist in preparing cost- and resource-loaded schedules for EVM tracking.
• Support delay analysis and time impact assessments under the Senior Planner’s guidance.
• Prepare preliminary quantity take-offs to support program development and cash-flow forecasting.

Skills

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Role Summary

The Planning Engineer is responsible for delivering comprehensive planning and scheduling support across projects, ensuring that baseline programs, progress updates, and reports align with Company standards. This role involves close coordination with project teams and may include delegated responsibilities as needed. The Planning Engineer contributes to the development of zoning, phasing, and sequencing strategies, and prepares detailed narratives and assumption notes to accompany baseline and revised program submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project baseline schedules using Primavera P6.
• Support the Senior Planning Engineer in updating and maintaining project programs.
• Help define coding structures, WBS, and resource loading in line with company standards.
• Contribute to developing and updating 2-week and 4-week look-ahead schedules.
• Assist in preparing cost- and resource-loaded schedules for EVM tracking.
• Support in calculating and updating performance indices (CPI, SPI).
• Help update project cash flow curves and variance reports
• Collect progress data from site/engineering teams and input into schedule updates.
• Assist in generating progress reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Support delay analysis and time impact assessments under the Senior Planner’s guidance.
• Prepare draft recovery schedules for review.
• Prepare preliminary quantity take-offs as needed to support program development, resource/cost loading, and cash-flow forecasting.
• Liaise with Cost Control, QS/Contracts, and Procurement teams to ensure program alignment.
• Support integration of vendor schedules, milestones, and delivery information.
• Assist in incorporating risk assessments and mitigation measures into project schedules
• Participate in planning tools/software training (Primavera P6, 4D BIM)
• Learn and apply company planning standards, EVM methodology, and reporting practices.
• Perform various assignments assigned by the Planning Lead.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 2 – 5 years’ experience in project planning and scheduling in the construction industry or engineering projects.
• Good understanding of contract programmes, time impact analysis, and delay reporting is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management (CPI, SPI, EAC).
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 (essential)
• Strong MS Excel/reporting skills
• Strong AutoCAD Skills