Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer (Construction)

Location: Dubai Islands
BJORG Construction

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive Planning Engineer to join our project controls team. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules from commencement to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical grasp of construction sequencing and a minimum of 3 years of experience navigating the specific demands of the UAE construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed Baseline Schedules (CPM) using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Progress Monitoring: Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including S-curves, manpower histograms, and productivity analysis.
• Critical Path Analysis: Identify potential delays and critical path shifts, providing early warnings and mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.
• EOT & Claims: Support the contracts team in preparing Extension of Time (EOT) claims through detailed delay analysis (impacted as-planned or as-built vs. as-planned).
• Resource Management: Monitor resource loading (manpower and machinery) to ensure alignment with the approved budget and timeline.
• Coordination: Liaise with site engineers and procurement to ensure material deliveries and site activities are synchronized with the master schedule.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Attestation required for visa processing).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of UAE experience in a construction company.
• Software: Expert-level proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and MS Excel. Familiarity with RIB Candy or Power BI is a plus.
• Local Knowledge: Understanding of UAE construction standards, local authority approval timelines (DM/Trakhees/DMT), and FIDIC contract conditions.
• Communication: Excellent reporting skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED6,000.00 per month