Planning Engineer

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project baseline schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Develop recovery schedules, look-ahead programs, and revised project plans
• Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against planned schedules
• Analyze project delays, identify critical path activities, and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management, consultants, and clients
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors
• Perform resource loading, manpower planning, and productivity analysis
• Support project cost control activities and performance measurement
• Track project milestones and ensure timely achievement of deliverables
• Review construction methodologies and sequencing to optimize project execution
• Attend progress meetings and provide planning-related updates
• Maintain accurate planning records and project documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer with a main contracting company
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Sound knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring techniques
• Experience in preparing baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and look-ahead programs
• Knowledge of resource loading, project controls, and cost management principles
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing
• Ability to analyze project performance and identify schedule risks
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• UAE/GCC construction experience
• Experience working on commercial, residential, infrastructure, or mixed-use construction projects