Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in project planning (Primavera expertise preferred)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Planning Engineer with strong technical expertise in Primavera P6 and solid knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and coordination. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring timely execution of all activities, and supporting the project team with accurate progress tracking and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6, covering all project phases from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to collect progress updates and incorporate them into the master schedule.
• Monitor project timelines and identify potential risks, delays, or bottlenecks; recommend and implement recovery plans.
• Prepare and issue regular progress reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for management and clients.
• Conduct critical path analysis, resource loading, and forecasting to support project planning and decision-making.
• Support the preparation of work breakdown structures (WBS) and align planning deliverables with project budgets and scopes.
• Participate in project review meetings, providing planning insights and schedule-based performance data.
• Assist in delay analysis and prepare mitigation strategies in coordination with the project team.
• Ensure planning and scheduling activities comply with company standards, contractual obligations, and project control procedures.
• Coordinate closely with procurement and subcontracting teams to align material delivery and subcontract schedules with project requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience as a Planning Engineer in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong command of Primavera P6 for scheduling and project tracking.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, project execution, and resource planning.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with MS Project is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PSP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in building and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of cost control, resource management, and project performance measurement systems (EVMS).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Current Salary in AED?
• Expected Salry in AED?
• Available to join immediately

Experience:

• Project Planning: 2 years (Required)
• Dubai building construction: 2 years (Required)