Senior Planning Engineer – Mid-Rise Residential (Emaar Projects)

Job Title: Senior Planning Engineer – Mid-Rise Residential (Emaar Projects)

Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Project Management / Project Controls
Reports to: Project Manager / Project Controls Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning Engineer with proven experience in mid-rise residential projects, preferably executed for Emaar developments. The candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling all project activities to ensure timely and efficient project delivery while coordinating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules for mid-rise residential projects using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and consultants to align project milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor and track progress against approved baselines, identify schedule risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and client review.
• Conduct resource planning, manpower allocation, and cost/time optimization analysis.
• Support project controls functions including forecasting, delay analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Liaise with Emaar representatives to ensure compliance with client standards and reporting requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior planning engineers.
• Participate in project review meetings, workshops, and progress updates.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer or Senior Planning Engineer in mid-rise residential projects.
• Hands-on experience with Emaar projects is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, planning methodologies, and project controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years of planning experience in consultancy , preferably mid-rise residential.
• Prior experience with Emaar projects and knowledge of their reporting standards and procedures.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced scheduling and forecasting skills
• Delay analysis and recovery planning
• Risk management and mitigation
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Strong client interaction and reporting

Job Type: Full-time