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.