Planning Engineer

Shimizu; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Japanese construction company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a proactive Planning Engineer to support project planning from the tender phase through to mobilization and early execution. The role includes developing preliminary schedules and monitoring progress while coordinating with various teams. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of construction site experience and proficiency in MS Project and Primavera. Offering competitive remuneration, professional development, and career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of construction site experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare baseline schedules, recovery plans, and progress tracking.
• Familiarity with manpower productivity and procurement coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning for tenders: develop preliminary schedules, methodologies, and risk registers.
• Prepare and review baseline schedules and planning deliverables for awarded projects.
• Monitor early execution progress and track KPIs, constraints, and risks.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera 6

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

BIM/CAD/ACC

Job description

Join a leading Japanese construction company with a strong track record in high-quality building and infrastructure projects across Malaysia and the region. We are seeking a proactive Planning Engineer to be based at our Kuala Lumpur office, supporting projects from tender through mobilization and early execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning for tenders: develop preliminary schedules, methodologies, narratives, resource/loading plans, and risk registers
• Prepare, review, and update baseline schedules (WBS, critical path, milestones) and planning deliverables for awarded projects
• Coordinate with estimating, engineering, procurement, and site teams to align programs with construction methodology and constraints
• Develop lookahead programs and mobilization plans; support site setup readiness
• Monitor early execution progress; track KPIs, constraints, and risks; recommend recovery/mitigation actions
• Produce planning reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and client stakeholders
• Provide planning inputs for contract administration, including time impact analysis and EOT support
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning standards, templates, and procedures

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred (or related)
• Approximately 2+ years of construction site experience preferred (building or infrastructure)
• Proficiency in MS Project and Primavera 6 (basic requirement)
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies
• Ability to prepare baseline schedules, recovery plans, and progress tracking
• Familiarity with manpower productivity and procurement coordinationCapable of generating weekly and monthly planning reports
• Knowledge of standard contracts (FIDIC, PAM, IEM) — advantage
• Experience in delay analysis and EOT substantiation
• Knowledge of BIM/CAD/ACC — additional advantage
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills; detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); Power BI exposure is a plus
• Willing to visit project sites as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Professional development and exposure to Japanese construction best practices
• Collaborative, international work environment
• Career growth opportunities across diverse projects

Work Location

• Based at Kuala Lumpur HQ, with occasional travel to project sites within Malaysia (and regionally if required)

How to Apply

• Apply via SEEK Malaysia with your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant planning and site experience, software proficiency, and notice period.
• Please include your expected salary and earliest availability.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact shortlisted candidates only. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.