Planning Engineer (Construction)

We are looking for a Planning Engineer who enjoys structure, clarity, and working on complex challenges. This role places your analytical skills right at the centre of major project decisions. You will be part of a team that values precision, critical thinking, and a structured approach to large‑scale projects.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading consultancy in construction and infrastructure project management, involved in high‑profile national and international projects.

The position is based in Bucharest, with a hybrid work model, offering both flexibility and exposure to complex, high‑impact work.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills are valued and you can truly advance, this opportunity could be exactly what you’re after.

Send us your CV or apply directly to the job — and if it’s a match, we’ll reach out to talk.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, updating, and revising work sequences across assigned projects.
• Developing and monitoring execution schedules and preparing As-Built programmes from the start of the project.
• Applying the Critical Path Method for planning and for delay analysis.
• Conducting cause-and-effect analysis of delays, both during contract execution and in support of claims.
• Preparing retrospective and prospective analyses, risk analyses, and initial Due Diligence reports.
• Preparing the delay analyses required for Statements of Case, Responses to Statements of Case, Rebuttals, and Rejoinders, within dispute resolution proceedings (DAB, local or international arbitration, courts of law).
• Identifying potential claims through continuous review and updating of programmes.
• Supporting the cost (Quantum) teams in quantifying the costs associated with delays, and the Contracts team in identifying critical delays.
• Liaising with collaborating lawyers to prepare and explain the delay analyses included in claims.
• Preparing written reports and monthly reports for the company’s clients.
• Site visits when required, and participation in meetings and working sessions.

Essential requirements

• Experience in planning construction works and developing Execution Programmes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of the norms, codes of practice, and design standards applied in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with the common methods of delay analysis, both during execution and after contract completion.
• Application of the Critical Path Method, resource allocation and distribution, understanding of calendars, and the calculation of float (time reserve).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• English language skills — intermediate level.

Nice to have

• The ability to produce Time-Location charts.

Locul activității: In person