Planning Engineer

Can you make data-driven planning decisions that keep projects on track?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (4-year course).
• 5–10 years of planning experience with a main contractor, ideally supporting complex or fast-track projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Experience in MS Project is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and schedule automation;
  Power BI experience is advantageous.
• Proven experience in preparing, coordinating, and analyzing master and micro schedules.
• Practical understanding of construction sequencing and site constraints.
• UAE project experience is highly preferred.
• Immediate availability is a plus.

• Develop and maintain baseline and detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Build WBS structures, activity coding, schedule logic, and resource-loading aligned with project execution.
• Update master and micro schedules based on verified site progress, constraints, and sequencing realities.
• Produce planning outputs including S-curves, manpower histograms, cash flows, and progress dashboards.
• Lead recovery planning, delay analysis, and lookahead schedule preparation to support project decisions.
• Automate reporting templates and dashboards using Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, macros) and Power BI for management visibility.
• Coordinate with site and project teams to capture constraints, delays, and mitigation actions.
• Analyze schedule data to provide actionable insights on sequencing, manpower allocation, and critical path risks.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

• We offer a comprehensive package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.
• You join a global player and have the opportunity to grow with the company and position yourself for future higher positions and responsibilities.
• You will have the option to collaborate with other international units in the region and overseas.
• We have experienced colleagues who will help with the onboarding.
• You will join a highly motivated Team with an open-door policy and striving to develop the future.

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE– clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

As part of global company STRABAG SE and the number one building construction and civil engineering firm in Germany, at ZÜBLIN we’re continuously striving to be better. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise our projects and every one of us. Be it building construction, civil engineering, ground engineering, tunnelling, steel or timber construction, or in the area of building restoration or construction logistics – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe.

Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!

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