Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Experience: 16-18 years (in UAE)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Type: Full-time

** Candidate must have Engineering consultancy experience within UAE

** Candidate must be available in UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the contractor’s baseline program, methodology, and resource loading for compliance with contract requirements and realistic sequencing.
• Support the project manager in defining key milestones and critical path items.
• Monitor and audit the contractor’s work schedules, look-ahead programs, and weekly/monthly updates.
• Identify delays, slippages, and risks early and recommend mitigation actions.
• Assess the contractor’s recovery plans and validate feasibility.
• Prepare progress reports (daily/weekly/monthly) for the client covering actual vs. planned progress, earned value, manpower, and equipment histograms.
• Conduct site visits to validate reported progress and quantities.
• Review and evaluate contractor’s claims for time extensions, variations, or disruption in line with UAE construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC conditions).
• Provide technical recommendations to the resident engineer / project manager for approvals or rejections.
• Provide dashboards and presentations to the client and internal teams.
• Coordinate closely with design, cost control, and site supervision teams to align progress with drawings, approvals, and cash flow.
• Assist in risk assessments and update the risk register from a schedule perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in project planning within the construction industry (Middle East experience preferred).
• Proficient in using planning software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project life cycles, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Interested candidates share resume to m.rashmi@jamescubitt.com

Job Type: Full-time