Sr. Planning Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 (or equivalent).
• Provide planning and scheduling expertise to project teams and clients.
• Analyze project progress and identify potential delays or risks; propose mitigation strategies.
• Interface with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.
• Participate in preparation and review of baseline schedules, recovery plans, and time impact analysis (TIA).
• Monitor and report on project performance through dashboards and progress reports (weekly/monthly).
• Ensure all planning and scheduling activities are compliant with contractual and client requirements.
• Provide input for claims, extension of time (EOT) submissions, and forensic delay analysis when required.
• Support tender planning and feasibility studies during proposal stages.
• Lead meetings and presentations related to scheduling and planning deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior planning engineers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, scheduling, and project control—preferably with a consultancy.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and engineering contracts (e.g., FIDIC).
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• PMP or PSP certification is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Consultancy or client-side background.
• Experience across multiple project types (infrastructure, buildings, industrial).
• Knowledge of BIM integration with planning tools (4D planning) is an advantage.
• Previous involvement in arbitration or dispute resolution processes is beneficia

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED19,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Consultancy : 3 years (Preferred)