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Planning Engineer

Propel ConsultDubaigulftalentpublished 09/20/2026
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About Company & Role Purpose

A leading construction company is seeking a highly experienced Planning Engineer to oversee planning and scheduling activities for complete civil works in large-scale construction projects. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of project controls, Primavera P6, and coordination with project stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

  • Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using Primavera P6, specifically focusing on civil activities.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors for planning and progress updates.
  • Integrate civil planning and architectural schedules for seamless execution.
  • Prepare and submit baseline programs, look-ahead schedules, recovery plans, and delay analysis reports.
  • Monitor project milestones and critical paths to identify potential delays and propose mitigation measures.
  • Track actual progress vs planned and generate progress reports, histograms, and S-curves.
  • Participate in technical and progress meetings with consultants and clients.
  • Provide input for monthly invoicing, procurement schedules, and material delivery plans.
  • Conduct time impact analysis and support claims/dispute documentation if needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum of 8–10 years of experience as a Planning Engineer within the UAE/GCC/India.
  • Proven experience in large-scale building construction projects (high-rises, villas, commercial).
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Excel.
  • Strong knowledge of project controls, cash flow, manpower planning, and resource management.
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • Immediate joiners will be given preference.

Skills

  • Core Planning & Scheduling Software: Primavera P6 (Oracle) – Must-have, widely used in the UAE for project scheduling, resource loading, and time impact analysis. MS Project – Secondary but still required in many companies for smaller projects or client coordination.
  • Project & Cost Control Tools: Primavera Risk Analysis (Pertmaster) – For risk management and Monte Carlo simulations. Tilos – If working on linear projects (roads, pipelines, rail). Cost management software like Candy CCS or Primavera Unifier – For integration of planning with cost.
  • Reporting & Data Analysis: MS Excel (Advanced) – Pivot tables, formulas, and dashboards for progress reporting. Power BI / Tableau – Increasingly in demand for visual reporting of KPIs.
  • Other Supporting Software: AutoCAD / Navisworks (basic knowledge) – Helpful for coordinating with design/drawings. BIM 4D Tools (Synchro / Navisworks Manage) – If the company uses BIM-based planning. ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle) – Sometimes required for project controls and integration.