Leighton Asia

Planning Engineer

Leighton Asia  •  Republic of India / Republic of the Philippines (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

About Us

Leighton Asia is a leading international construction company operating across Asia, delivering high-quality infrastructure and building projects. With strong local expertise and global experience, we provide innovative and practical solutions while maintaining a high standard of performance and safety.

We are looking for a Planning Engineer to support project planning and scheduling activities across our projects. This role ensures accurate and efficient planning to drive timely project delivery while minimizing time-related risks.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction Planning

  • Collaborate with Business Development, Estimating, and Precontracts teams
  • Develop project schedules and timelines based on resources and project requirements
  • Optimize construction plans using efficient methodologies and tools
  • Identify and assess risks and opportunities related to project timelines

Project Monitoring & Problem Resolution

  • Monitor project progress and identify schedule deviations
  • Develop mitigation strategies and revised timelines
  • Coordinate with project teams and commercial stakeholders
  • Support claims and identify delay or disruption events
  • Engage clients, suppliers, and subcontractors on timeline adjustments

Stakeholder Management

  • Maintain strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Anticipate client needs and identify potential risks early

Team Collaboration

  • Communicate issues effectively within the team
  • Support continuous improvement in planning practices

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, or related field
  • Professional membership (e.g., planning or project management) is an advantage
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in project planning or scheduling
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies and contracts in the Philippines
  • Experience in planning systems such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or Tilos
  • Knowledge of risk management, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution

Key Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new planning technologies and trends
Leighton Asia

About Leighton Asia

Established in 1974 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Leighton Asia delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia. We are a proven leader in the delivery of complex tunnel, rail and road networks, and offering a comprehensive range of services spanning key sectors including civil infrastructure, advanced technology, buildings, energy and resources, and MEP.

Leighton Asia currently operates in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India.

Leveraging our international expertise and local knowledge, we are committed to delivering value-added solutions, bespoke and high-quality projects, and generating sustainable returns for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. Our ability to deliver results to our clients, stakeholders and communities across a wide and culturally diverse region is made possible by our committed and high-performing ‘One Leighton Asia Team’.

Leighton Asia is a member of the CIMIC Group.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Wan Chai, HK
Year Founded
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