Planning Engineer

Education & Professional Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling.
- Experience working on large-scale engineering, construction or infrastructure projects, covering both pre-construction and construction phases.
- Previous experience in the energy sector and within PMO, PMC or Owner's Engineer organizations would be an advantage.

Technical Skills & Software Knowledge
- Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
- Good understanding and practical experience in developing and managing Master Programmes, analyzing critical paths and float, updating baselines, monitoring progress and managing resources.
- Experience in delay analysis, EOT assessments, Earned Value Management, schedule risk analysis and contractor programme reviews.
- Ability to coordinate project interfaces, monitor key milestones and integrate schedules across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain and regularly update the integrated Master Programmes for the project portfolio.
- Track project progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays and critical issues.
- Review contractor and consultant programmes and provide planning-related assessments.
- Monitor project milestones, interfaces, resources and schedule performance.
- Prepare regular progress reports and provide clear updates on programme status to PMO management.
- Support the development of recovery plans and assess the potential impact of programme changes.

Language & Additional Requirements
- Fluent English and professional working proficiency in Russian are mandatory.
- Based in Astana, Kazakhstan, with occasional travel to project sites.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project teams, consultants and contractors.
- PMP, PMI-SP, PSP or other relevant professional certifications would be an advantage.