Job Description

about the company

As Malaysia moves toward its 2035 National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) targets, our client is at the forefront of delivering high-impact, large-scale solar assets. We are seeking experienced Project Planners on behalf to drive the development and management of comprehensive work programs.

From the high-stakes tender phase to the final Commissioning (COD), the planners are the strategic guardians of their timelines. We are hiring for two distinct environments: the Strategic HQ Planner (KL) and the Execution-Focused Site Planner (Northern & Central region of Peninsular)
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Job Requirements

about the role

Strategic HQ Planner (Office-Based)

• Program Development: Lead the creation of master work programs during the tender and pre-construction stages, ensuring competitive yet realistic SCOD (Scheduled Commercial Operation Date) targets.

• Integrated Strategy: Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Finance to align long-lead procurement (Modules, Inverters, BESS) with technical milestones.

• Executive Reporting: Consolidate data from multiple utility-scale sites into high-level dashboards and S-Curves for management and stakeholder decision-making.

• System Optimization: Continuously enhance planning protocols and mentor site-based teams on MS Project best practices.

Execution Site Planner (On-Site)

• Physical Progress Tracking: Drive daily and weekly planning activities at the project site, ensuring the physical "boots-on-the-ground" progress matches the baseline.

• Subcontractor Control: Oversee subcontractor schedules for civil, structural, and electrical works, identifying potential bottlenecks before they impact the critical path.

• Risk & Mitigation: Proactively identify site-specific constraints—such as weather patterns, soil conditions, or logistical delays—and develop recovery schedules to maintain project continuity.

• TNB/ST Liaison: Prepare accurate progress reports required for regulatory audits and Interconnection Facility (IF) milestones.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.

• Experience: 3–8+ years in construction planning, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in Utility-Scale Solar or Power Infrastructure.

• Regulatory Savvy: Familiarity with the Malaysian Energy Commission (ST) guidelines and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Grid Code requirements.

• Technical Toolkit: Advanced proficiency in MS Project is essential. Familiarity with Primavera P6, Power BI, or TILOS is an advantage.

• Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who can navigate the complexities of large-scale land development and grid integration.

culture & benefits

• Work with a company at the cutting edge of renewable energy

• The company provides a clear career trajectory from Specialist Planner to Planning Manager or Project Director.

• Accommodation provided for outstation assignments.

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards.