project planner

Proterial

<div>Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job ID:
R0121633
Date Posted:
2026-03-25
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering &amp; Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there&rsquo;s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that&rsquo;s where you come in.
Job Description:
T&amp;C Director with below main responsibilities:
<ul><li>to ensure the execution of the T&amp;C Program according to the contract requirements and project target regarding safety, quality and schedule.
</li><li>to lead and manage the T&amp;C Team.
</li><li>to interface with Commissioning Managers of other D&amp;B contractors (Trains/Locomotives, Civil Works) to coordinate the readiness of the trains/ locomotives, the external systems and the infrastructures for static and dynamic system integration tests.
</li><li>to interface with External Parties (i.e. Energy Authorities) during Energization process of Power Infeed Sub Stations.
</li><li>to interface with Customer for migration and integration with revenue systems, whereas applicable.
</li><li>to interface with VTA team along V&amp;V process.
</li><li>to interface with Project Engineer for all the needed Design documentation to execute T&amp;C activities (i.e. test plans and procedures).
</li><li>to interface with Construction Manager to coordinate Handover of Systems to start T&amp;C activities.
</li><li>to interface with Project Planner to provide all the inputs for planning and monitoring progress of works.
</li><li>to interface with Project HSE Manager in the preparation of hazard analysis for the execution of works.
</li><li>to interface with Project O&amp;M Manager to coordinate the plan and execution of maintenance works on Systems during T&amp;C stage.
</li><li>to interface with Project Manager to coordinate Handover of Systems to Customer for Trial Operations.
</li><li>to interface with RAMS Manager and C-ISA/E-ISA during execution of safety related testing and commissioning activities.
</li><li>to support the Customer during the Trial Run Operations.
</li><li>to authorize the Test Reports.
</li></ul>Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Test & Commissioning Director

G Global Technologies LLC

<ul><li>Preparing baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.</li><li>Update project schedules based on actual site progress and approved changes.</li><li>Collect daily and weekly progress data from site teams.</li><li>Support preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports.</li><li>Assist in monitoring project milestones and critical paths.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to obtain progress inputs.</li><li>Support schedule risk analysis and delay analysis under supervision.</li><li>Maintain planning records, progress curves, and dashboards.</li><li>Assist in change management and variation tracking related to schedules.</li><li>Ensure planning activities comply with project procedures and client requirements.</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).</li><li>5&ndash;7 years of experience in planning or project controls</li><li>Experience in Oil &amp; Gas field</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>planning engineer: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Planning Engineer

Ignite Search & Selection

The Role
 Key Responsibilities • Scheduling and Planning: Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules (Level 1-4) using Primavera P6 and MS Project. • Progress Tracking: Regularly visit project sites to validate physical progress against the baseline schedule. • Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, including S-curves and histograms. • Contractual Analysis: Evaluate claims involving Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and review contractor recovery schedules. • Resource Forecasting: Assist in manpower, equipment, and material forecasting to ensure alignment with scheduling. • Risk Management: Identify potential slippages and critical path activities, recommending mitigation actions.
 
Requirements
 Required Qualifications & Skills MANDATORY - • Classified Engineer “ Specialized” – “Building Construction of all types Contracts” is mandatory. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. • Experience: Minimum 10+ years in construction planning within the UAE. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), and knowledge of project management software.
 
About the company
 Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering. We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.

Emarat Aloula contracting

We, at Emarat Aloula is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer (Substation) with strong expertise in EPC projects within the UAE, particularly in power distribution and substation works. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and project control activities to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.The role requires hands-on experience with utilities such as ADDC, TRANSCO, TAQA, AADC, and involvement in substation, cabling, and power infrastructure projects.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.</li><li>Prepare baseline programs, recovery plans, and revised schedules based on project requirements.</li><li>Establish and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for effective project control and reporting.</li><li>Track project progress across engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phases.</li><li>Conduct delay analysis, EOT (Extension of Time) claims, and identify schedule risks.</li><li>Monitor critical path activities and provide timely updates and recommendations to management.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and subcontractors for accurate planning inputs.</li><li>Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and presentations.</li><li>Track material procurement status and ensure alignment with project timelines.</li><li>Analyze deviations between planned vs. actual progress and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Develop and monitor resource histograms (manpower and equipment).</li><li>Participate in project review meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Mandatory).</li><li>Minimum 8&ndash;10 years of relevant UAE experience in planning and project controls.</li><li>Strong experience in EPC projects, particularly in substations, power distribution, and infrastructure.</li><li>Proven exposure to ADDC, TRANSCO, TAQA, AADC, or similar utility authorities.</li><li>Experience in 33kV, 132kV, and 220kV substation projects, cable works, and grid stations.</li><li>Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Excel.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Have you completed a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering?</li><li>Do you have a minimum of 8-10 years UAE experience in planning and project controls?</li><li>We need to fill this role at the earliest. If you are selected, can you join in 1 month or less?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Planning Engineer (Substations)

AG Holding

Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Schedule Development: Create detailed, resource-loaded baseline schedules (Gantt charts, WBS) covering all project phases from site mobilization and MEP rough-ins to final snagging and handover.</li><li>Progress Monitoring: Track day-to-day site progress against the approved baseline schedule. Conduct regular site visits to verify actual completion percentages.</li><li>Reporting: Prepare and issue accurate weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboard summaries, and look-ahead schedules for management, clients, and stakeholders.</li><li>Delay Analysis &amp; Mitigation: Identify potential timeline bottlenecks (e.g., procurement delays for specialized equipment, pending mall management NOCs, or ADM approvals) and proactively propose recovery plans or mitigation strategies.</li><li>Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, sub-contractors, and suppliers to align delivery timelines and ensure seamless site operations.</li><li>Resource Management: Monitor labor, equipment, and material allocations to ensure optimal productivity and cost-efficiency across multiple concurrent sites.</li><li>Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of all project schedules, revisions, delays, and official timeline extensions for contractual and commercial purposes.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a strictly related field.</li><li>Experience: Minimum of 3&ndash;5 years of proven experience as a Planning Engineer in the UAE, specifically within the interior fit-out, MEP, or facilities management sectors.</li><li>Software Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in planning software, specifically Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (for custom Gantt charts and data tracking) and AutoCAD.</li><li>Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the standard sequencing of fit-out works, including structural partitioning, MEP infrastructure, architectural finishes, and system commissioning.</li><li>Local Market Familiarity: Prior experience working with major UAE developers and mall management guidelines (e.g., Yas Mall, Marina Mall), as well as familiarity with Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) and Civil Defense approval timelines.</li><li>Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex scheduling data clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Fluency in English is required.</li></ul>Pay: Up to AED1.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Ferropan Gulf

The Role
 <ul>
<li>Develop and update project schedules using Primavera P6 • Monitor progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions • Prepare reports on project status, risks, and timelines • Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders • Support resource planning and project forecasting</li>
</ul>
Requirements
 <ul>
<li>7+ years in construction projects • Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering • Proficient in Primavera P6 • UAE experience preferred • Prepare reports on project status, risks, and timelines,update project schedules • ADNOC approval is a plus</li>
</ul>
About the company
 Established in 2005, FERROPAN Oilfield Services & Supplies LLC is an EPC Construction & Maintenance contractor / Specialist Service provider for Onshore & Offshore Oil & Gas field Plants, Power & Water Plants as well as a Classified General Contractor for all kind of building projects & other civil works. At FERROPAN Oilfield Services & Supplies LLC, we strive to evolve every day in terms of technology and workforce to expand production and help our customers to make the most out of their resources.

Senior Planning Engineer/ Lead Planner

KEO Group

<div>
 
 KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
 
 
 
 
 
 As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.
 
 
 
 
 
 We invite you to join us. Why?
 
 
 
 
 
 When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean-ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on-demand learning courses.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Controls Engineer to join our award-winning team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will bring in-depth expertise in
 
 project planning
 
 ,
 
 project controls
 
 , and
 
 performance management
 
 , ideally within large-scale or complex construction projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that the project remains on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality and performance standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 We envisage success in this role to include;
 
 
 
 Project Controls:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Developing, implementing and maintaining integrated project control systems and procedures covering scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
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 Monitoring and controlling project performance metrics against baseline plans (schedule, cost, resources).
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 Providing early warning insights on variances and recommending corrective actions.
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 Coordinating with cost engineers and quantity surveyors to track financial progress and forecast expenditures.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Data Collection &amp; Coordination.
 
 
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 Collect project information from
 
 engineering, construction, procurement, commercial, and planning teams.
 
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 Coordinate with discipline leads, contractors, and consultants to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
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 Establish and maintain
 
 data collection templates and reporting formats.
 
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 Follow up on missing or inconsistent information to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Project Reporting.
 
 
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 <li>
 Prepare
 
 weekly, monthly, and ad‑hoc project control reports
 
 for senior management.
 </li>
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 Consolidate data into dashboards covering: Project progress, Schedule status, Cost status, Risks and issues, Forecasts and trends.
 </li>
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 Highlight key variances, risks, and critical items requiring management attention.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain historical records of reports and performance data.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Schedule &amp; Progress Control.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the development and maintenance of
 
 project schedules
 
 (baseline and updates).
 </li>
 <li>
 Review progress updates from the site and engineering teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify schedule variances and potential delays.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in
 
 look‑ahead planning
 
 and recovery analysis.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Cost &amp; Performance Monitoring.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Track project cost information (budget, commitments, actuals, forecasts).
 </li>
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 Support earned value analysis (if applicable).
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 Coordinate with Quantity Surveying / Commercial teams for cost inputs.
 </li>
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 Monitor trends and flag potential cost overruns or savings.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Risk &amp; Change Monitoring.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in maintaining the
 
 risk register.
 
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 Track the status of mitigation actions.
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 Monitor approved and pending changes and their impact on cost and schedule.
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 Ensure changes are reflected in reports and forecasts.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Management Interface.
 
 
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 <li>
 Provide clear, concise insights to
 
 senior management and project directors.
 
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 Support management meetings with reports, slides, and explanations.
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 Respond to management requests for specific analyses or summaries.
 </li>
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 Ensure reports are aligned with corporate and client reporting standards.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. 3-5 years of your career will have been focused purely on Project Controls.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of
 
 project controls principles
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of: Schedule management (baseline, progress, updates), Cost control and forecasting, Progress measurement techniques
 </li>
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 Proficiency in:
 
 MS Excel
 
 (advanced formulas, pivot tables, charts),
 
 MS PowerPoint
 
 (management‑level presentations), Planning tools (Primavera P6 and/or MS Project ), Reporting dashboards (Power BI &ndash; advantage)
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 Ability to interpret technical, commercial, and site data
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Analytical &amp; Reporting Skills
 
 
 <ul>
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 Strong
 
 data consolidation and analysis capability
 
 </li>
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 Ability to identify trends, variances, and risks
 </li>
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 Excellent attention to detail with the ability to summarize complex data
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 Ability to convert raw information into
 
 clear management insights
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Other mandatory selection criteria
 
 
 <ul>
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 Experience in construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 
 UAE experience is mandatory,
 
 and must be
 
 currently available in the UAE
 
 .
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 Experience working with senior management reporting is essential.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.
 
 
 We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.
 
</div>

Project Controls Engineer

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