Planning Engineer (Infra WWTP)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain detailed baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 in coordination with project teams.
• Prepare cost-loaded and resource-loaded programmes, including manpower and equipment histograms.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify critical path activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, look-ahead schedules, S-curves, and earned value reports.
• Conduct schedule updates, variance analysis, and recovery plans to mitigate delays.
• Prepare delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, including impacted and window analysis where required.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment of activities and material availability.
• Support project management in progress meetings with the Client and Consultant
• Prepare planning narratives, KPI reports, and other contractual planning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, contractual requirements, and company standards.

Project Exposure (Preferred)

• Infrastructure and utilities projects including:
• Waste Water Treatment Plant, sewerage, stormwater, potable water
• Electrical and substation works
• Roadworks and utility interfacing
• District cooling networks (CHW piping, utility corridors)
• Experience working under government entities or semi-government clients in Abu Dhabi is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6
• Excellent working knowledge of:
• Baseline programme development
• Progress measurement and reporting
• Delay analysis & EOT preparation
• Resource and cost loading
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and reporting tools
• Good understanding of infrastructure sequencing and utility coordination
• Strong communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the UAE or GCC
• Proven experience on infrastructure, utilities, or district cooling projects

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Construction, Mechanical, or related discipline)
• Certifications or formal training in Planning / Project Management are an advantage

Application Question(s):

• Do you have minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure projects, preferably in water treatment projects?
• Have you completed a bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering?
• We need to fill this role at the earliest. If you are selected, can you join in 1 month or less?

Work Location: In person