Background:
Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading provider of turnkey fit-out services in the Middle East. We specialise in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks, and sophisticated shop-fittings.
Due to expansion in Bahrain, a key growth market, we are looking to appoint experienced professionals to drive our business forward. We are offering interviews to well-qualified candidates eager to advance their careers. We provide an established work environment with a loyal and respectful corporate culture.
Bahrain has been our operational hub for over 25 years, where our specialist joinery and metalwork manufacturing teams are based, alongside most back-office functions. Our turnkey fit-out contracting divisions operate in Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
Role Summary:
The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for preparing work programmes based on guidelines provided by the Projects Team and monitoring the progress of projects against these plans to ensure completion within specified timeframes and allocated budgets.
Role Description:
- Supporting the project management team to ensure project progress and generating reports on all variations in conjunction with the Projects Team. Preparing a programme of works acceptable to the client, indicating the sequence of operations, dependencies, and resource requirements.
- Preparing master project schedules and plans during the tender and execution stages.
- Monitoring material submittal, approval, and procurement schedules against the project plan, and updating or revising as necessary.
- Accurately recording progress and adjusting forecasts as required. Preparing reports on progress and identifying causes of programme/progress variations.
- Attending project review meetings with consultants/project management representatives. Preparing and submitting reports to management as required. Additionally, preparing progress reports for all projects based on site visits and project progress reviews.
- Coordinating information between all relevant parties, including clients, suppliers, and contractors, to determine and monitor the availability of materials and finished goods in line with programme requirements.
- Preparing information schedules, including for architects, engineers, nominations, and long-lead items.
Personal Qualities:
We are seeking a versatile Senior Planning Engineer in Bahrain who possesses the following experience, skills, and attributes:
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience within an interior fit-out contracting company.
- Strong attention to detail and an in-depth understanding of construction processes and methodologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Proven track record of working on a diverse range of projects, including hospitality, hotels, high-end residential, palaces, F&B, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and education.
- Academic qualifications (preferably a university degree) in a technical discipline.
- Strong technical and commercial skills.
- A thorough knowledge of the latest developments in the fit-out market, with an awareness of current trends and industry news. The candidate should be able to suggest ideas to enhance the company’s market presence and build its brand.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to succeed in a multinational market environment.
We look forward to receiving your application for the position of Senior Planning Engineer in Bahrain if you meet the above criteria.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.