Planning Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join our growing team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of UAE experience in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting within the construction industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project schedules, tracking progress, identifying potential delays, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in planning software, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, develop, and maintain project schedules and work programs.
- Monitor project progress against approved baselines and milestones.
- Analyze project performance and identify risks, delays, and corrective actions.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure project timelines are achieved.
- Conduct critical path analysis and resource planning.
- Review project scope, schedules, and resource requirements.
- Assist in the preparation and evaluation of extension of time (EOT) claims.
- Track procurement, engineering, and construction activities to ensure alignment with project schedules.
- Generate look-ahead schedules and recovery plans when required.
- Ensure compliance with company and client planning requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of UAE experience as a Planning Engineer.
- Strong experience in construction, fit-out, infrastructure, or building projects.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and project reporting tools is preferred.
- Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, or infrastructure projects in the UAE.
- Knowledge of contractual planning requirements and claims management.
- PMP certification or Primavera certification is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of project planning methodologies, scheduling techniques, and resource management.
- Experience in project monitoring, delay analysis, and progress reporting.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple project schedules simultaneously.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects.
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Performance-based advancement opportunities.
If you are an experienced Planning Engineer with a strong background in UAE construction projects and project scheduling, we encourage you to apply.
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