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Planning Engineer

Capital Projects Cost Management Manager | Senior Level | Full time
Job No. R00342482 | Frankfurt
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You will play a key role in schedule development, progress monitoring, risk analysis, change management, and performance reporting, while supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules covering all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and implement project planning strategies that support project objectives, milestones, and contractual deadlines.
  • Develop and maintain network logic schedules using recognised planning methodologies.
  • Establish project baselines, manage schedule updates, and obtain the necessary approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor project progress by updating schedules with actual performance and forecasting remaining activities and durations.
  • Produce schedule analyses, progress reports, and critical path assessments, highlighting risks, delays, and recommended mitigation measures.
  • Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Commercial, Construction, Clients, and Contractors to monitor project performance and support informed decision-making.
  • Perform schedule risk analyses and develop contingency plans to minimise programme delays.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems to measure project performance and progress.
  • Apply practical construction and planning knowledge to identify schedule constraints and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ensure robust change management processes are applied, maintaining a clear audit trail for all programme revisions.
  • Support continuous improvement of planning processes, methodologies, and reporting standards.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior planners where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.
  • Proven experience as a Planning Engineer or Project Planner within infrastructure, construction, engineering, energy, or industrial projects.
  • Strong experience using Primavera P6 (Version 8.2 or later), including resource planning and cost loading where applicable.
  • Experience developing and maintaining complex, logic-driven project schedules.
  • Sound understanding of project planning principles, critical path analysis, schedule forecasting, and project controls.
  • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge project assumptions and facilitate progress discussions.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary and matrix project environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working under NEC3 or similar international contract forms, with a good understanding of planning and programme requirements.
  • Formal qualification or certification in project planning, scheduling, or project management.
  • Practical on-site construction experience.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule risk analysis, and change control processes.
  • Experience working in client-facing or consultancy environments is advantageous.

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