Senior Planning Engineer Rail / Civil Infrastructure

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on site Until 8/22/2026 8+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Senior Planning Engineer (Rail / Civil Infrastructure)
Location: KL Office Based
Work Schedule: 6 days a week

Why You Should Apply:
- Job security with a Malaysian main contractor boasting a 30-year history of delivering construction and infrastructure projects.
- Strong pipeline of property, rail, and energy projects (PETRONAS SWEC Licence) and a good reputation with PMCs and government agencies.
- Well-planned projects utilizing new BIM and Primavera P6 technology to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities:
- Work with Primavera P6 to manage programme development, updates, and progress tracking.
- Identify project delays and support Extension of Time (EOT) assessments through detailed programme analysis.
- Proactively flag risks and support the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.

Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in project planning for rail, infrastructure, or large-scale civil works.
- Recent experience must be with a main contractor.
- Be able to fast-track into a planning manager job in 6 months
- Experience working with government bodies, rail operators, or large infrastructure contractors.

About the Company & Project:
- Major Malaysian main contractor (non-GLC).
- Currently hiring for a rail project involving track works, civil structures, signaling, electrification, and depots.
- The role reports to the Head of Planning, who has experience on MRT 1 & 2 projects.

How to Apply:
- Please click the “apply” button. You may submit your CV or share your LinkedIn profile if preferred.
- The recruiter is happy to provide more information before you proceed.
- Every applicant or enquiry will receive a reply.

Additional Notes:
- Employment passes, work visas, or relocation support cannot be provided.
- Only applicants with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.

About this role

Summary

Manage project schedules, track progress, identify delays, and support risk mitigation in rail projects.

Job title

Senior Planning Engineer Rail / Civil Infrastructure

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

primavera p6project planningcivil worksrail infrastructurerisk assessment

Preferred skills

government project experiencelarge-scale civil worksrail industry knowledge

Specializations

railcivil infrastructureprimavera p6project planning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On-site City