Senior Planning Engineer – MEP (High Rise Building)

About the role

An experienced and highly organized Senior Planning Engineer (MEP Construction) is sought for a high-rise building project in Dubai. The role covers developing, monitoring and controlling project schedules for multiple MEP construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective resource use and coordination with all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and update detailed MEP project schedules using Primavera P6
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to align with timelines and milestones
• Manage planning activities across several projects at once
• Visit sites regularly to check progress against approved schedules
• Monitor progress, manpower and resources to keep projects within budget and on time
• Prepare baseline schedules, recovery plans and look-ahead schedules
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients
• Analyze delays and support Extension of Time (EOT) claims for MEP scope
• Track critical activities and recommend corrective actions; support productivity analysis
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications and contracts

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in MEP planning within construction
• Experience handling planning for multiple construction projects
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and coordination, able to work under pressure

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods and project lifecycle management
• Schedule development and control using Primavera P6