** The position is not open for relocation

Who are we?

Crona Group, is one of the largest and fastest-growing construction and development companies in Cyprus, delivering high-quality real estate projects that shape communities and elevate modern living. As a fully integrated consortium of companies, we manage every stage of the development lifecycle from concept and design to construction and final delivery ensuring seamless execution and uncompromising quality.

Behind our success is our people. We believe that great projects are built by empowered, passionate teams, which is why we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to grow, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact. At Crona Group, you won’t just contribute to exceptional developments you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous progress.

Why the role matters:

As our Planning Engineer,you will build the baseline programmes, track progress against them, and raise the flag early when something is slipping, you will not just maintain charts. You will be the single source of truth for time on our projects and a key voice in how we sequence, resource and deliver them.

What will the job look like:

Programme development:

• Build detailed baseline programmes (CPM) for new projects, from land acquisition through design and permits, procurement, construction, snagging / desnagging, testing & commissioning up to completion and handover.
• Create and maintain a clear Work Breakdown Structure and coding system that is consistent across the company’s portfolio.
• Resource-load and cost-load programmes as required to support cash-flow forecasting and procurement planning.
• Agree programmes with the Project Managers and review and challenge subcontractor and contractor programmes before acceptance.

Monitoring and control :

• Update schedules weekly, biweekly or monthly with actual progress collected on site, together with site engineers and foremen, and other departments of the Group.
• Compare planned against actual progress and identify deviations, critical path changes and float erosion promptly.
• Produce look-ahead programmes as well as any required extracts for the site teams and the supporting departments (procurement, designing team etc).
• Track key performance indicators such as progress S-curves, SPI/CPI and earned value where applicable.

Risk, delay and recovery:

• Identify schedule risks (permits, long-lead items, design changes, labour availability, weather) and propose mitigation measures.
• Prepare recovery and acceleration plans with the Project Manager when delays occur.
• Support delay analysis and extension-of-time assessments and maintain the records needed to back them.

Reporting and coordination:

• Prepare concise monthly progress reports and dashboards for senior management, with baseline comparisons and clear commentary.
• Work closely with Procurement, Cost Control, Design/Technical, Health & Safety, Quality and Sales/Customer Care (handover dates).
• Maintain planning records, correspondence and documentation for each project.
• Contribute to tender and feasibility programmes for new developments.

What makes you a great fit:

Must-Haves:

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BEng) or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 5–7 years’ total professional experience, of which at least 5 years in building construction (residential, high-rise, commercial or mixed-use), including hands-on planning/scheduling responsibility.
• Seniority: Mid to Advanced level; able to own a project’s programme independently.
• Planning software: Advanced, hands-on use of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, including building a logic-linked baseline from scratch and running regular updates.
• MS Office: Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint for progress reporting.
• Languages: Fluent Greek and English, spoken and written.
• Solid understanding of construction methods and sequencing of building works.

Nice-to-Have:

• MSc in Civil Engineering, Construction / Project Management or a related field.
• Registration with ETEK (Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber).
• PMP (PMI), PMI-SP, or APM certification.
• Advanced Excel including macros/VBA.
• Experience with earned value, resource/cost loading and delay analysis (e.g. time-impact analysis).
• Knowledge of Cyprus contract forms and FIDIC.
• Familiarity with the Cyprus permitting process (planning permit, building permit, connection with public networks, certificate of final approval).

Why you will love working here:

• A competitive salary and performance bonus that reward your contribution
• A provident fund to secure your future
• 22 days of annual leave plus 5 paid sick days
• Opportunities to keep learning and growing your career
• A supportive team where your work truly matters
• Gifts to celebrate your milestones with us
• Convenient office location with on-site parking

Crona Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.