Planning Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Planning Engineer to support end-to-end project management, planning, scheduling, procurement coordination and reporting within the PDS delivery framework. You will monitor schedules, forecasts and resource plans for investor-led base-build projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget and timeline.

The role requires BE Civil with 6–8+ years in construction planning, proficiency in MS Project/Primavera, and strong coordination with clients, consultants and

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of civil construction planning and scheduling experience.
• Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera.
• Technical awareness of civil, MEP, HVAC, and architectural works.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress against baseline schedules; update weekly and monthly reports to identify risks.
• Coordinate with project team, contractors, and consultants to ensure drawings, approvals and materials are available as per plan.
• Track procurement schedules and lead times for critical materials to prevent delays.
• Prepare and circulate weekly/monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and schedule/ cost status; support change control.

Job description

Job Title Planning Engineer Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for supporting end-to-end project management through effective planning, scheduling, procurement coordination, and reporting within Cushman & Wakefield’s PDS delivery framework. The Planning / MIS / Project Coordinator will prepare and monitor project schedules, cost forecasts, and resource plans to ensure seamless execution of investor-led base-build projects. The position involves progress tracking, deviation analysis, and coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors to maintain program alignment. It also oversees MIS reporting, procurement monitoring, and change control processes, providing accurate and data-driven insights to support timely and successful project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.

Job Description About the Role:

Monitors progress against baseline schedules, updates weekly and monthly reports, and identifies potential risks or delays to mitigate proactively. Coordinates with the project team, contractors, and consultants to ensure the timely availability of drawings, approvals, and materials in line with the project plan. Tracks procurement schedules, monitors lead times for critical materials, and ensures timely delivery to prevent execution delays. Prepares and circulates weekly and monthly MIS reports including progress dashboards, schedule variance, manpower, and procurement status. Ensures smooth communication and coordination between client, consultants, and site teams to maintain project governance and reporting accuracy. Supports change control processes by evaluating time and cost implications of variations and ensuring schedule updates reflect approved changes. Analyses resource utilization, productivity trends, and performance metrics to support decision‑making for project efficiency. Coordinates with design, procurement, and execution teams to ensure seamless alignment between planning data and site progress. Assists in preparing presentations, project trackers, and dashboards for Senior management reviews. Develops and maintains detailed project schedules in Microsoft office aligned with project objectives and contractual milestones. Monitors progress against baseline schedules, updates weekly and monthly reports, and identifies potential risks or delays to mitigate proactively.

About You:

B.E. Civil 6 - 8 Years & above of relevant experience Similar experience or role in the construction industry. Proficiency with planning and scheduling software like MS Project / Primavera software. Technical awareness of Civil, MEP, HVAC, and Architectural works.

• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from; Being part of a growing global company; Career development and a promote from within culture; An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program. We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com