Planning Engineer

Wetech Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetech Engineering in Singapore is seeking a Planning Engineer who will develop, monitor, and update project schedules to ensure timely delivery within budget and contract terms. You will work with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams to gather data and track progress using Primavera.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering degree, at least three years in planning for construction, strong knowledge of scheduling and resource planning, and excellent analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board or BCA.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in Construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera and project planning software.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, scheduling techniques, and resource planning.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with Singapore Codes and Practices

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using planning software (Primavera).
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams to gather relevant data for planning and progress tracking.
• Prepare progress reports, manpower histograms, resource allocation charts, and project status presentations.
• Identify potential delays or risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project timelines are aligned with contractual milestones and client requirements.
• Assist in preparing extension-of-time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and recovery schedules if required.
• Monitor procurement, subcontractor schedules, and interface activities.
• Support management with forecasting, cash flow projections, and performance reviews.
• Maintain proper documentation of schedule updates, baselines, and revisions.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling techniques

Resource planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Job Description:

The Planning Engineer is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, progress reports, and forecasts to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.

Job Scope:

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using planning software (e.g., Primavera).
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams to gather relevant data for planning and progress tracking.
• Prepare progress reports, manpower histograms, resource allocation charts, and project status presentations.
• Identify potential delays or risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project timelines are aligned with contractual milestones and client requirements.
• Assist in preparing extension-of-time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and recovery schedules if required.
• Monitor procurement, subcontractor schedules, and interface activities.
• Support management with forecasting, cash flow projections, and performance reviews.
• Maintain proper documentation of schedule updates, baselines, and revisions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board or BCA.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in Construction.
• Proficiency in project planning software (Primavera).
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, scheduling techniques, and resource planning.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with Singapore Codes and Practices