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Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Tilenga, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/13/2026
9 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

The Planning Engineer supports project controls on the Tilenga project, developing and maintaining schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project, forecasting timelines, tracking progress and preparing reports and S-curves for stakeholders.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Understand project specifications and develop time schedules and budgets that meet them.
  • Negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure the best prices.
  • Observe existing processes, analyse staff performance and address deficiencies.
  • Monitor and track project progress and write up reports.
  • Attend and schedule meetings as required and delegate tasks with feedback.
  • Understand and meet all contract requirements and communicate with managers and supervisors.
  • Analyse technical drawings and provide material and cost estimates.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar.
  • Update schedules to reflect changes in scope, resources or deadlines.
  • Forecast timelines, identify risks and propose corrective actions to avoid delays.
  • Coordinate with project teams to ensure smooth execution of work.
  • Prepare progress reports, dashboards and S-curves for stakeholders.
  • Optimise resource allocation and track productivity.
  • Support claims, variations and contractual requirements with schedule data.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Engineering or a similar field.
  • Experience with 3D modelling software.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Planning and project management skills.
  • A sound understanding of safety protocols.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong multitasking abilities.
  • Analytical, critical and logical thinking.
  • Ability to focus under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Schedule development in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
  • Reporting and stakeholder communication.

How to Apply

About Q-Sourcing Uganda
Q-Sourcing is a leading HR and business process outsourcing firm that provides comprehensive staffing solutions, workforce management, and consultancy services. They cater to diverse industries including energy, telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, and agriculture. Renowned for their tailored approach, Q-Sourcing focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness through innovative human resource practices and cutting-edge technology. With a strong commitment to excellence, they support businesses in achieving their goals by offering expert recruitment, training, payroll management, and compliance services.

Mission

To deliver seamless, responsive and high-quality human capital, recruitment and business solutions that help organisations transform performance and unlock people’s potential.

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