Planning Engineer cum Quantity Surveyor

We are currently hiring a qualified QS cum Planning Engineer to join our team for an upcoming project based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Please note that don't have walk-in applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates only! Please do not call our office.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience as a QS/Planning Engineer, preferably in the UAE or GCC region.
• Experience in managing schedules for large-scale construction projects (residential, commercial, infrastructure).
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi’s construction regulations and local authority requirements is preferred.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PSP) is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera P6 & & Plan swift.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, techniques, and methodologies.
• Ability to perform delay analysis and prepare extension-of-time (EOT) claims.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review bills of quantities, cost estimates, and tender documents.
• Monitor project budgets and track variations and cost implications.
• Evaluate contractor claims, variations, and payment applications.
• Provide cost advice and support to the project team throughout all stages of construction.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and clients to ensure accurate and timely cost reporting.
• Assist in contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Identify project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Establish baseline schedules and track variances against actual progress.
• Monitor and analyze project progress on a regular basis, providing detailed progress reports to stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to verify work progress and align it with the project schedule.
• Evaluate contractor schedules and highlight any discrepancies or risks.
• Identify potential delays and risks affecting the project timeline.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to address schedule slippage.
• Assist in resolving scheduling conflicts and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and subconsultants to integrate schedules and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Conduct regular meetings to review project schedules and progress updates.
• Act as a liaison between the planning team and other project stakeholders.
• Assess resource requirements for the project and ensure optimal utilization.
• Monitor and forecast manpower, equipment, and material needs to avoid project delays.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including S-curves, Gantt charts, and project status updates.
• Provide analysis on earned value management (EVM) to measure project performance.
• Ensure project planning and scheduling practices comply with industry standards and client requirements.
• Incorporate local regulations and Abu Dhabi-specific requirements into project schedules.

Job Type: Full-time