Planning Engineer

About the role

An experienced Planning Engineer is sought to join a project team and support the planning, scheduling, monitoring and control of large-scale construction projects. The role covers developing schedules, tracking progress, identifying risks and delays, and keeping projects on time and within budget. It is an on-site position in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Prepare baseline programs, look-ahead schedules, recovery plans and resource-loaded schedules
• Monitor progress and compare actual performance against planned schedules
• Analyze delays, identify critical path activities and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and performance updates
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants and subcontractors for progress data
• Carry out schedule risk analysis and propose mitigation strategies
• Assist with project claims, extension of time (EOT) submissions and delay analysis reports
• Monitor resource utilization and productivity, and take part in project meetings

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related engineering discipline
• At least 5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer on large-scale construction, infrastructure or engineering projects
• Mandatory experience with Primavera P6
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost control and project management
• Experience with baseline schedules, progress tracking reports and delay analysis
• Arabic speaking

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities