Planning Engineer

Educational qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering from a recognized university.

Postgraduate diploma or certification in project planning and control is an added advantage.

Registrations / certifications

Certified project management professional (PMP) or equivalent (preferred).

Training in earned value management (EVM) or cost control is advantageous.

ISO 9001:2015 quality management system awareness (preferable).

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction and MEP projects such as commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure developments.

• Minimum 3-4 years of GCC experience, preferably in the UAE.

• Proven experience in planning, monitoring, and reporting of engineering, procurement, and construction activities in fast-track projects.

Computer software proficiency

• Expert in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for project scheduling and progress tracking.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP for understanding construction sequences (preferred).

• Familiar with ERP systems and Power BI dashboards for project reporting and analytics.

Duties & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule using Primavera P6, ensuring logical sequencing of construction, procurement, and commissioning activities.

• Establish the project baseline program in coordination with the project manager, engineers, and department heads.

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress and update schedules to reflect actual site performance and productivity.

• Coordinate with site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and resources.

• Analyze critical path activities and prepare recovery or mitigation programs in case of delays.

• Review and integrate subcontractor schedules into the master program and monitor their performance.

• Track and report engineering deliverables, procurement milestones, and construction progress.

• Prepare progress s-curves, manpower histograms, and resource allocation charts for management review.

• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting variances, slippages, and forecast completion dates.

• Support the commercial team in evaluating extension of time (EOT) claims and delay impact analyses.

• Coordinate with the cost control department to link cost data with the project schedule for earned value analysis.

• Review tender documents and prepare preliminary project schedules, identifying key milestones and resource requirements.

• Conduct site visits to verify progress, assess productivity, and collect data for schedule updates.

• Participate in project meetings with clients and consultants, presenting schedule status and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure planning and reporting activities comply with contractual requirements and project execution plans.

• Assist in preparing handover schedules and final project documentation, including as-built programs.

• Support implementation of project control procedures to ensure alignment with company policies and ISO standards.

Availability to join

Immediate or within 30 days.