Project Engineer

Job Description Job Title Project Engineer Job Description Summary The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring that construction activities are completed on time and within budget. The role involves using project management tools and techniques to plan resources, forecast progress, and report deviations from the baseline schedule. Job Description About the Role: - Project Planning & Scheduling - Develop detailed project schedules (baseline, weekly, and monthly) using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent software. - Define project scope, work breakdown structure (WBS), and key milestones. - Identify critical paths, dependencies, and potential risks to project timelines. - Progress Monitoring & Reporting - Track project progress against the baseline schedule. - Prepare and update weekly/monthly progress reports for management and clients. - Highlight delays, analyse causes, and recommend corrective actions. - Forecast completion dates and evaluate time impacts due to changes or variations. - Coordination - Collaborate with site engineers, project managers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure accurate schedule data. - Support project control meetings and client presentations. - Coordinate with the cost control team to align schedules with budgets and cash flow projections. - Resource Planning - Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements in line with the project timeline. - Identify resource constraints and propose adjustments to optimize utilization. - Risk & Change Management - Assess the impact of design changes, site conditions, and other variations on the project schedule. - Assist in preparing Extension of Time (EoT) claims and delay analysis reports. - Documentation & Compliance - Maintain schedule-related documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and contractual obligations. - Support preparation of project control procedures and progress measurement systems. About You - Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field. - Experience: Typically, 810 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within the construction industry (buildings, infrastructure, or industrial projects). - Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel. - Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and project management principles. - Familiarity with EPC contracts, FIDIC, and EoT claim preparation is an advantage. - Soft Skills: - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and reporting ability. - Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure. Why join Cushman & Wakefield As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live, working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from it. - Being part of a growing global company. - Career development and promotion from within culture. - An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program. We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us. INCO: Cushman & Wakefield'