Senior Planning Engineer

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30 Apr 2026

All Locations

Egypt, 6th of October, Giza

Sector

Corporate Services

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our dynamic construction team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts for large-scale residential and urban development projects.

The Senior Planning Engineer will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of major construction projects. The role involves full management of interconnected detailed project schedules, ensuring all work is planned and executed efficiently and on time. The Senior Planning Engineer will collaborate closely with project managers, design manager, construction manager and other site personnel to coordinate all aspects of project delivery distributed through multi parallel packages, from inception to completion.

Work location: Site Based at Sheikh Zayed, Giza

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage comprehensive project schedules using recognized planning software (i.e. Primavera P6).
Review and approve Contractors’ detailed schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project plans.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure timely completion of milestones.
Lead planning activities ensuring all statutory and contractual requirements are met.
Coordinate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure proper integration of all project activities within the schedule.
Prepare regular project reports, including forecasts, progress updates, and resource analysis for senior management and stakeholders.
Analyse delays and review extension of time claims in cooperation with contract administrator(s) and project manager.
Mentor and support junior planning engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (essential).
Minimum 12 years’ experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry, with a proven track record on residential and urban development projects.
Expert user of planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6.
Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and best practices in residential and urban development.
Demonstrable experience in preparing, monitoring, and updating project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to foresee project risks and propose effective solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in delay analysis, claims preparation / review, and contract administration is highly desirable.

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

Professionalism with personality
Excellence with humility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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