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Planning Engineer

Leighton Asia

2 - 5 years

Mumbai

Posted: 03/06/2026

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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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