Planning Engineer
Leighton Asia
2 - 5 years
Mumbai
Posted: 03/06/2026
Job Description
Tasks:
Planning for Pre-construction
Collaborate with BD team, Estimating Manager and Pre- contracts Manager to understand client requirements and seek clarifications on scope
Develop with his team the program schedule and timelines for performing the construction work based on resource requirements, historical trending of such projects etc. while striving for optimal resource utilization
Feedback from planning manager / senior planning engineer on planning support
Incorporate robust construction methodology using innovative technology to optimize construction plans
Highlight the opportunities and risks associated with the time related aspects of bids
Active 4D, introduce 4D planning aspect to the project at hand
Project Planning and problem resolution
Monitor closely project progress and adherence to project plans in case project deviations are large
Discuss deviations to plans internally, identify causes and develop mitigation plan; Collaborate with Commercial team and Project Leaders to finalize the terms
Present revised timelines and negotiate with the client on modifications and changes to timelines favorably
Negotiate improved terms and timelines with suppliers and sub-contractors as needed Identify delay and disruption events
Provide advisory support for the substantiation of entitlement claims
Stakeholder management
Enhance business understanding and anticipate client needs Maintain ongoing and regular communication / interactions with business heads; Anticipate project risks based on new developments
Qualification-
Total Relevant Experience: 5 years or above
Experience in any of the mentioned projects is expected- highrise/ residential/ commercial/ data center/ infrastructure/ industrial
Knowledge of planning processes, tools etc.
Knowledge stakeholder management, conflict resolution
Knowledge of risk management
Good understanding of construction methodologies
Proficient in the use of a planning software i.e. Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
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