Senior Planning Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. BESIX scores B on the Alion truth index.
TWINE Ltd. is a joint venture between BESIX Group and Mota-Engil, established to deliver the marine facilities of the Mozambique LNG Gas Development Project in Afungi, Mozambique.
The project forms part of one of Africa's largest energy developments, with an overall value exceeding USD 20 billion. TWINE is responsible for the design and construction of key marine infrastructure, including the Material Offloading Facility (MOF) and the LNG Load-Out Jetty and Wharf.
The marine terminal features one of the world's longest offshore jetty structures, extending approximately 4.6 km into the Indian Ocean, and includes five berths/platforms designed to accommodate some of the largest LNG carriers globally.
Combining the expertise of BESIX, a leading international contractor renowned for complex marine and infrastructure projects, and Mota-Engil, one of the largest engineering and construction groups operating across Europe, Africa, and Latin America, TWINE is delivering a landmark project that will play a key role in Mozambique's LNG export infrastructure and long-term economic development.
The Senior Planner provides leadership and support to the planning team, coordinating daily and weekly planning activities across the project. The role is responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining project programmes, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing critical planning analysis to support project delivery. The Senior Planner must demonstrate strong planning and scheduling expertise, particularly within marine construction projects, and effectively communicate and defend programme strategies to project stakeholders and clients. The role also supports risk management processes, delay analysis, claims preparation, and the implementation of Lean Construction methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update project programmes in accordance with contractual requirements and project objectives.
- Produce accurate and timely progress reports in line with contractual obligations and company procedures.
- Present project performance and status through clear and effective dashboards, visuals, and planning reports.
- Coordinate, verify, and analyse progress data received from project teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
- Review and assess subcontractor and supplier programmes to ensure alignment with the master programme and project milestones.
- Conduct programme analysis to identify potential risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
- Support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and contractual notices.
- Implement and maintain project risk management processes, including schedule risk analysis.
- Promote and support the implementation of Lean Construction tools and methodologies, including Last Planner System (LPS) and Make Ready planning.
- Lead, mentor, and develop planning team members, ensuring effective resource allocation and performance management.
- Participate in client meetings and provide planning expertise to support project delivery and strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of planning experience with a leading main contractor.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a team leadership or supervisory planning role.
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 with advanced scheduling and programme management skills.
- Proven experience in marine construction projects, including jetties, ports, marine infrastructure, quay walls, breakwaters, dredging, or coastal works.
- Strong understanding of project controls, critical path analysis, and earned value techniques.
- Experience in risk management and schedule risk analysis.
- Knowledge and practical application of Lean Construction principles and tools.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional certification such as PMP or PMI-SP is preferred.
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