Senior Planning Engineer - MEP; GECO

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain detailed project schedules for MEP works using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and site teams to ensure alignment with overall project timelines.
• Monitor project progress and track milestones, identifying delays and proposing corrective actions.
• Prepare look‑ahead plans, recovery schedules and resource‑loaded programs.
• Conduct critical path analysis and highlight risks impacting project delivery.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and presentations for management and clients.
• Evaluate subcontractor schedules and ensure integration with the master program.
• Support the tendering team by preparing baseline programs, manpower histograms and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements related to planning, reporting and extensions of time.
• Liaise with commercial and cost control teams to align planning with project budgets.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide planning insights and updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in planning for MEP projects, preferably in the UAE or GCC.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Primavera P6 is essential.
• Good understanding of MEP systems including HVAC, plumbing, firefighting and electrical works.
• Experience in high‑rise, commercial or large‑scale infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of project planning concepts, critical path method and delay analysis.
• Familiar with FIDIC contracts and EOT claim preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project timelines.