Principal Project Planner / Technical Director

Location/s: Singapore 
Recruiter contact: Shing Ying Low 
 

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. Our success is powered by our brilliant people, who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve extraordinary results. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team.

We offer numerous opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued. As a global consultancy with a strong local presence, we partner with high-profile clients to deliver some of Singapore’s most iconic buildings and infrastructure. From cultural landmarks to cutting-edge transport hubs, our work is transforming the way communities live, work, and thrive. We’re proud to be selective about the projects we take on—choosing those that align with our deep commitment to social impact, environmental sustainability, and safety excellence. This focus empowers us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the world around us. 

Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.

Your Opportunity 

Due to a strong pipeline of exciting projects, our Singapore team is looking for a Principal Project Planner / Technical Director to join our multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals. 

In this role, you will:

• Leading the project scheduling and planning process
• Using Primavera P6 software to provide and incorporate project execution plan into the overall project schedule.
• Utilise tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 etc to provide good visualization and analysis of the project progress.
• Creating master baseline schedules, progress monitoring by Earned Value Management System to ensure accurate reporting and status of project.
• Collate and compile the necessary information to support timely schedule development and reporting.
• Present project updates to management and project stakeholders, articulating clearly the project position and status.
• Develop, maintain and update S-Curves and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for various disciplines and their various projects.
• Track and monitor the progress of the project including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and installation.
• Implement and monitor the schedules of each project stage and the entire project until completion and close-out.
• Identifies and leverages on opportunities to optimize resource utilization to most efficiently execute/organize the project activities.

About you:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management or equivalent.
• Advantageous to have experience working in a PMO environment in an EPC firm / engineering consultancy / consultancy firm within the construction and building industry.
•  8+ years of relevant work experience. Candidates who have more years of experience may be considered for a more senior role.
• Good working knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project software.
• Good communication and influencing skills to interact in a matrixed organisation and busy project environment.