Senior Technical Planning Engineer / Technical Planning Engineer

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drilling industry seeks a Senior/Technical Planning Engineer responsible for technical planning, tender development, and risk analysis. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple disciplines to enhance project proposals and ensure effective project execution with a focus on constructability and site logistics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project planning within construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed technical reviews of tender documents.
• Develop construction sequencing models and optimize site logistics.
• Prepare tender briefs and present site logistics plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

The Senior/Technical Planning Engineer will be responsible for carrying out technical planning, programme development, and methodologies for technical submissions for tenders. The role requires a deep understanding of construction methodologies, efficient planning, and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines to enhance tender proposals.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Tender Document Review & Technical Analysis

• Carry out detailed technical reviews of tender documents, including drawings, specifications, and contract conditions.
• Identify technical risks, constructability challenges, and opportunities for optimization.
• Evaluate various construction methodologies for each tendering project to find the best competitive and compliant methods.

Strong communication with internal and external parties

• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors, consultants, and the design team to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop construction sequencing models and optimize site logistics with inter-departmental cooperation.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to assess alternative construction methodologies and cost-saving opportunities.

Feasibility & Constructability Assessments

• Develop technical feasibility studies to assess constructability and site constraints.
• Attend site visits to evaluate conditions and provide practical solutions.

Risk Identification & Mitigation Planning

• Identify and assess potential technical risks.
• Communicate risks clearly to the tender team for proactive planning.

Preparation of Method Statements & Quality Proposals

• Develop comprehensive method statements and technical proposals.
• Work with the BIM team to visualize construction methodologies.

Tender Programming & Construction Planning

• Develop detailed construction programs, including critical activities and resource planning.
• Ensure program incorporates site constraints and logistical challenges.

Tender Preparation and Presentation

• Prepare tender briefs and review scope, challenges, and risk factors.
• Present site logistics and construction sequencing plans.

Site Planning & Construction Methodologies

• Consider site constraints, material storage, access, and traffic management.
• Leverage industry best practices for project execution and constructability.

Integration with BIM & Digital Technologies

• Collaborate with the BIM team for 3D/4D visualizations.
• Utilize digital tools to improve project execution and decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project planning within construction or engineering.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project management best practices.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.