Planning Engineer

SMEC; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a motivated Planning Engineer to join our team for a key hydropower project based in Peshawar. This role offers hands-on experience in project planning, scheduling, and management, contributing to the successful execution of a high-impact infrastructure initiative.

You will develop, monitor, and update project schedules, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare progress reports for stakeholders, while ensuring quality and safety standards in all planning activities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of planning/scheduling experience on large-scale infra- or hydropower projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using advanced planning tools.
• Collaborate with project teams to align timelines with execution plans.
• Analyze project progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on schedule performance for stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards in planning and scheduling activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

B.Sc in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC offers opportunities to work on iconic projects alongside experienced colleagues and leadership teams. Within our established and growing organization, we empower employees to lead innovative initiatives.

Every employee helps shape our business through teamwork, progressive thinking and creativity. We enable our people to contribute to the business, deliver client value and advance their careers.

Joining SMEC means becoming part of a flexible, growing organization committed to CSR, diversity and creating a better world.

The role

We are seeking a motivated Planning Engineer to join our team for a key hydropower project based in Peshawar. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in project planning, scheduling, and management, contributing to the successful execution of a high-impact infrastructure initiative.

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using advanced planning tools.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment of project timelines with execution plans.
• Analyze project progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions to meet deadlines.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on schedule performance for stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards in all planning and scheduling activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.

You will bring proven experience in a similar consultancy role, with a strong ability to build trusted relationships, drive positive change and secure new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. B.Sc in Civil Engineering)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale infrastructure or hydropower projects.
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

For further details about us, please visit our website:

https://www.smec.com/

www.smec.com/careers