Lead Planning Engineer

GHD; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Qatar is seeking an experienced Lead Planning Engineer to join a major Buildings and Infrastructure project. You will lead planning functions, develop and implement WBS, master schedules, manpower histograms, and cost loading, and oversee progress measurement and dashboards.

The role requires 8+ years in planning and project control, MMUP accreditation, Primavera P6 expertise, and strong knowledge of PMBOK. Excellent English communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• MMUP accreditation and minimum 8 years in the role of planning & project control.
• Strong Primavera knowledge with certification.
• Familiar with PMBOK Revision 5; knowledge of Revision 6 appreciated.
• A team player who is hungry to develop and achieve with a growing business.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Development & Implementation of efficient Planning Functions, such as Work Breakdown Structure, Master schedule review, Manpower Histograms & Cost loading, Progress Measurement System and coordination.
• Able to generate tabular and graphic reports for baseline targets and actual earned values and forecasting.
• Production of project status reports and management of project dashboards
• Liaise with Project Management to support teams and monitor performance to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Review of Time Extension Claims, Forensic analysis of schedules, Risk analysis and Continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

Project Control

Primavera P6

PMBOK Revision 5

PMI registration

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Planning Engineer to join a major Buildings and Infrastructure project.

Role & Responsibilities

• Development & Implementation of efficient Planning Functions, such as Work Break down Structure, Master schedule review, Manpower Histograms & Cost loading, Progress Measurement System and coordination.
• Able to generate tabular and graphic reports for baseline targets and actual earned values and forecasting.
• Production of project status reports and management of project dashboards
• Liaise with Project Management to support teams and monitor performance to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Review of Time Extension Claims, Forensic analysis of schedules, Risk analysis and Continuous improvement strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Qualifications & Experience

• Project Control experience to help ensure key project deliverables.
• MMUP accreditation and experience of minimum 8 years in the role of planning & project control.
• Strong level of working knowledge with Primavera (Certification as a Primavera Planner Professional is needed).
• Competencies in working with PIMBOK Revision 5 (PMI registration will be well regarded).
• Knowledge of PIMBOK Revision 6, is appreciated.
• A team player who is hungry to develop and achieve with a growing business.
• You will be a confident self-starter, with natural leadership abilities coupled with exceptional English written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.
• Join a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

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