Planning Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using advanced scheduling software to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to gather project requirements and align schedules with project milestones and deliverables.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions that optimize project timelines.
• Regularly update and communicate project status reports to stakeholders ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Develop, maintain and continuously update the project master program and detailed construction schedules.
• Manage Level 3/4 schedules using Primavera P6 incorporating all trades (civil, architectural, MEP, infrastructure).
• Closely monitor actual site progress against the approved baseline program.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports (S-curves and critical path analyses) highlighting variances and potential delays.
• Plan and optimize the allocation of site resources including manpower, plant, equipment and major materials ensuring their timely availability and efficient utilization.
• Conduct thorough delay analyses (e.g., using forensic techniques like impact analysis as‑built vs as‑planned) to identify causes of delays, quantify their impact and prepare robust Extension of Time (EOT) claims and supporting documentation.
• Develop and issue detailed short‑term (e.g., 2‑week, 4‑week) look‑ahead schedules to guide site operations, enhance coordination and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Develop and update project cash flow forecasts based on planned progress and cost projections for client payment applications and internal financial planning.
• Proactively identify potential planning risks (e.g., procurement delays, design issues, access constraints) and propose mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate planning meetings with site management, subcontractors, consultants and the client to ensure alignment on schedules and address any planning‑related issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Certifications:
  
  Management Professional (PMP), Certified Planning Engineer (CPE).
• Minimum of five years of experience in project planning, scheduling, control and site quantity surveying with a UAE‑based main contractor.
• Experience across various project types (commercial, residential, fit‑out) is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Solid knowledge of scheduling techniques and project management principles.
• Solid knowledge in procurement processes and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.