Planning Engineer

Job Post Summary

Planning EngineerJob DescriptionQualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in construction projects, including villas, residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments.
• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and progress reporting.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project controls, and resource planning.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and other planning and reporting tools.
• Ability to prepare baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and project progress updates.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, resource allocation, and project performance monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline programs, look-ahead schedules, recovery plans, and revised project schedules as required.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances, delays, and potential risks.
• Conduct critical path analysis and recommend corrective actions to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to collect progress data and ensure schedule accuracy.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, and resource utilization against planned targets.
• Support the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis when required.
• Ensure project planning activities comply with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning-related recommendations for improved project performance.

Preferred Profile

• Experience in villa, residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling and reporting.
• Familiarity with UAE construction practices, project controls, and contract requirements.
• Experience in preparing executive reports and project performance analyses.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Work Location

In Person – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Work Location: In person