Job Description
The Hayleys Group is among Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, with a turnover exceeding USD 1 billion. To explore the World of Hayleys, visit us at: www.hayleys.com.
HAYLEYS FENTONS LIMITED
Founded in 1919, Hayleys Fentons Limited is one of Sri Lanka’s first engineering companies. As the No.1 Solar EPC and MEP contractor in the country, the company has over 100 years of engineering excellence. Its key specialisations include Solar, Wind and Utility Projects, Mobility Solutions, ICT Systems, Electrical Systems, Fire Safety, Air Conditioning and Ventilation, Plumbing and Gas, Security and Communication, Audio-Visual Integration, UPS and Battery Backup, Facilities Management, Industrial Accessories Trading and Hydro Solutions. Renowned for innovation and exceptional client service, the company’s main aim is to provide sustainable and innovative engineering services for a better life.
Planning Engineer - Kegalle
The Planning Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning, scheduling and monitoring of construction activities to achieve project objectives within established timelines and contractual requirements. The position requires strong technical expertise in construction planning, resource optimisation and progress monitoring to support efficient project execution.
The role involves developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, tracking construction progress, identifying potential delays, preparing recovery plans and coordinating with project teams to ensure efficient resource allocation. The successful candidate will contribute to the timely achievement of project milestones while maintaining compliance with contractual requirements and organisational standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop detailed construction programmes, work schedules and project milestones using planning tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Monitor actual site progress against planned schedules, identify delays and prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors and procurement teams to plan workforce requirements, materials, equipment and other resources required for timely project execution.
- Identify schedule deviations, analyse their causes and impacts, and develop recovery plans and corrective actions to minimise delays.
- Analyse critical path activities, monitor key project milestones, forecast completion dates and provide schedule performance updates to project management.
- Prepare and maintain project schedules, progress records, look-ahead programmes and other planning documentation.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives, construction programmes and contractual requirements.
- Provide timely updates and recommendations to management on project progress, scheduling risks and potential delays.
Candidate Profile
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (BSc in Civil Engineering).
- Five to ten years of relevant experience in building construction projects.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
- Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, progress monitoring and critical path analysis.
- Experience in preparing progress reports, look-ahead programmes and project recovery schedules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning, coordination and time-management abilities.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to identify project risks and recommend effective corrective actions.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please click on “Apply Now”. Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven.
Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.