Planning Engineer – Water Pipeline Project

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join the NAMA Water Services potable water pipeline project in Sur, Oman. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules and ensuring timely execution of pipeline and related infrastructure works.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules for the potable water pipeline and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor daily and weekly progress against planned targets and identify schedule deviations.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and look-ahead schedules with clear progress updates.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement and subcontractor teams to ensure timely execution.
• Track manpower, materials, equipment and productivity against project requirements.
• Prepare S-Curves, progress reports and schedule performance updates for management and client review.
• Identify critical activities, delays and potential risks, and support timely recovery actions.
• Assist in delay analysis, extension of time (EOT) and recovery programmes with proper supporting records.
• Coordinate with client/consultant for progress measurement, programme updates and planning requirements.
• Maintain accurate planning records and ensure project activities remain aligned with the approved schedule and milestones.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for water infrastructure or similar construction projects.

Required skills

• Baseline schedule development.
• Progress monitoring and reporting.
• Use of scheduling tools to create S-Curves and look-ahead plans.