Planning Engineer

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Peshawar City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Pakistan is seeking a Planning Engineer for a key hydropower project based in Peshawar. You will develop, monitor, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to align timelines with execution plans.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of planning and scheduling experience on large infrastructure projects, a B.Sc in Civil Engineering, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of planning and scheduling experience on large-scale infrastructure or hydropower projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project and strong analytical/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and update schedules; analyze progress and delays.
• Prepare schedule reports/presentations for stakeholders; ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Education

B.Sc in Civil Engineering

Job description

## Planning EngineerApply: SMEC Pakistan PIC-KHRE Project Office: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 7, 2026 (30 days left to apply): JR119109**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.**How to apply**All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact**Taimoor Tariq** **[e-mail]** For further details about us, please visit our website:https://www.smec.com/www.smec.com/careers **All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.**