Assistant Planning Engineer (MS Project)

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and urban solutions provider in Singapore seeks a Project Planning Executive to assist in coordinating and tracking project submissions and documentations. Candidates should have a diploma in a relevant field, strong knowledge in project planning, and ability to work in a team. The role involves monitoring project schedules, managing documentation, and supporting solar system installation projects, providing an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure in renewable energy project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma in relevant field, with sound knowledge of project planning & document controls.
• Experience in coordination with Project & Engineering and Operations & Maintenance personnel.
• Understanding in MS Project, project timeline & cost control is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project master schedule for timely document submissions.
• Manage documentation control for project documents and drawings.
• Gather information from project engineers for authority submissions.

Skills

Project planning

Document control

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Initiative

Proactiveness

Education

Diploma in relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join our Renewable Energy business

Play a role in advancing Asia’s energy transition! As a leading renewable energy player, Sembcorp is driving sustainable change, with a growing portfolio of renewables and energy storage solutions across Southeast Asia, China, India, the UK, and the Middle East. Our Renewable Energy segment leverages strong execution and development capabilities to power a cleaner future.

Purpose and Scope

• The person is responsible as project planning executive to assist the planning team to facilitate, consolidate, track and liaison of all submissions, approvals, drawings and other documents for authority compliance, commencement, construction and completion of a project.
• The person is responsible to assist the planning team in creating and monitoring project execution plans and highlight deviations and communicate to respective stakeholders. The person is also responsible for supporting the timely delivery of solar system installation projects.
• The person is also responsible for project office administrative duties to maintain office optimal operating function.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor project master schedule to ensure documents submission is on time.
• Manage the documentation control for project including but not limited to categorization, indexing, filing, issue and receipt of transmittals and project documents/drawings to all relevant reviewers for new / revised documents.
• Management of turnaround of project documents/drawings in receiving, distribution and transmitting for the projects that are on-going - Update and remind/flag out Project team and vendors on outstanding document.
• Gather comprehensive information from the project engineers, meticulously complete application forms for submission to the relevant authorities and diligently monitor and track the progress until resolution.
• Assist with on-site verifications of rooftops and electrical switch rooms to gather essential information necessary for submission to the relevant authorities.
• Anticipate and monitor the submission status with various authorities such as SPPG, SCDF, EMA, among others, proactively identifying any potential delays and promptly highlighting them for attention for closure of outstanding issues
• Undertake any other ad-hoc task or any other responsibilities and assignments as assigned by the Planning/Project Manager and Planning Engineer
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to end‑to‑end rooftop solar project execution, including design coordination, authorities submissions, site works and commissioning, subject to interest and demonstrated capability

Qualification & Experiences

• Minimum diploma in relevant field, with sound knowledge of project planning & document controls
• Experience in coordination with Project & Engineering and Operations & Maintenance personnel will be an added advantage.
• Understanding in MS Project, project timeline & cost control will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Have initiative, pro‑activeness, good attitude & willing to learn
• Able to work independently & with others in a deadline‑driven, result‑driven team environment
• Ability to interact with & effectively manage with various levels of admin, technical personnel & vendors/contractors/agencies to support project delivery

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution‑first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!