Project / Planning Engineer Job at Hexagon Engineering

Hexagon Engineering is a leading Control and Automation Service Company. We render professional and  specialized  services  in  the  areas  of Electrical Installations,  Instrumentation, Training, Calibration, Automation, Mechanical Fabrication & Panel Building, Procurement, Fire & Gas Systems, Power & Telecom, Facility Management, and Manpower Outsourcing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project / Planning Engineer

Job Location: Port Harcourt, River
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description


  • Development of tender programme into construction programme with assistance from engineering/construction staff.
  • Production of programmes from “First Principles” with assistance from engineering/construction staff Co-ordination of input from all departments into the programme
  • Progress of programmes with site teams and highlight areas of concern and introduce mitigation measures
  • Regular site visits as so to assist site teams with planning matters Liaison with site teams regarding input into programme development Collation of progress information & production of progress reporting Update programme following Change Control procedure

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university/college in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Demonstrated engineering experience in delivering technically challenging engineering works.
  • Proficient using either CCS Candy, Primavera P6 or another relevant planning package– able to schedule and programme projects and create master schedules, reporting etc. A practical-minded hands-on approach coupled with excellent communication and people skills.
  • A solutions-orientated attitude with a desire to progress within the field of engineering. Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.
  • Work in both an indoor and outdoor environment.
  • Generally, be flexible with adapting to changes in project scope and schedules.
  • Rational & systematic analysis of situations to enable decisions on more varied issues; questioning the evidence to evaluate issues
  • Communicates positively with clarity and understanding; confident, articulate presentations with structure and control
  • Uses regular performance reviews to target needs for development and understands and recognises people’s career needs – using some coaching and feedback to help; building personal plans with them
  • Cohesive and encouraging approach to teamwork; developing inter-team collaboration inside and outside the organisation.
  • Adjusts behaviour & processes to meet customer and supplier expectations and looks to develop long-term relationships; places customer first Ability to take control of most everyday situations and to assume responsibility, organising and guiding where necessary
  • Sees potential of new ideas and situations and takes a practical approach to change – looking at the impact it may have on self and others; demonstrating the ability to explain it to colleagues
  • The capacity to review actions taken to identify improvements in efficiency or achievements of goals, using a range of methods; possessing some originality of thought Capacity to take longer-term commercial view – understands some of the strategic implications of decisions Systematically works to set goals; striving to achieve consistent results and proactively identify and pursue new stretching targets and opportunities
  • Able to call upon and manage diverse skills and methods in order to deliver results
  • Presents viewpoint with confidence and clarity, demonstrating soundly structured case – pros and cons put forward with supporting evidence.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: hr@hexagon-automation.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.