Planning Engineer

Confidential; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer for an immediate assignment on a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line project in Kuwait. The role requires 5+ years of HV/OHL planning experience, with strong Primavera P6 skills and deep knowledge of OHL construction activities.

You will develop and manage schedules, monitor progress, identify risks, and generate weekly/monthly reports while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and site teams. Immediate joining is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of planning experience on HV/OHL projects.
• Experience with 400 kV transmission line projects preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of progress measurement and schedule control.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the project baseline schedule using Primavera P6.
• Plan and monitor engineering, procurement, civil works, tower erection, and stringing activities.
• Monitor progress against the baseline and identify delays and risks.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate with site teams and subcontractors for planned activities.
• Support forecasting, progress measurement, and schedule analysis.
• Maintain project records and planning documentation.

Skills

Scheduling

Project planning

Progress tracking

Critical path

Delay analysis

Reporting

Coordination

Forecasting

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join our team immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) Project in Kuwait.

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in similar HV/OHL projects

Joining: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the detailed project baseline schedule using Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• Plan and monitor engineering, procurement, civil works, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline schedule.
• Identify delays, critical activities, schedule risks, and potential impacts on project milestones.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to collect accurate progress information.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and schedule updates.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and coordinate upcoming activities with site teams.
• Analyze project performance, productivity, critical path, and schedule variance.
• Prepare recovery programs and mitigation plans when required.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers regarding planned activities and project milestones.
• Support the Project Manager with forecasting, progress measurement, resource planning, and schedule analysis.
• Maintain accurate project records and planning documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of planning experience in similar high-voltage overhead transmission line projects.
• Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent is required.
• Good understanding of OHL construction activities, including foundations, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of progress measurement, critical path analysis, schedule control, and delay analysis.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, and reporting skills.