Job Description

Job Title:

Planning Engineer - High-Rise Buildings (UAE Experience)

Location:

Dubai

Job Type:

Full-time

Industry:

Construction / Contracting

Reports To:

Project Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Planning Engineer with a proven track record in

high-rise building projects

within the UAE construction industry. The ideal candidate will have a

strong contracting background

, with hands-on experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring, delay analysis, and resource planning. The role demands in-depth knowledge of local construction practices, regulatory requirements, and software tools like

Primavera P6

and

MS Project

.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for high-rise construction projects using

Primavera P6

. Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely progress. Monitor project progress and prepare

weekly/monthly reports

, including dashboards and lookahead programs. Identify and analyze project risks, delays, and critical paths; propose mitigation strategies. Perform

EOT (Extension of Time)

analysis and support in claims preparation and submission. Track and update

actual site progress

against the baseline program. Ensure alignment of project timelines with procurement, resource, and financial planning. Conduct regular

site visits

to verify actual progress and provide accurate planning updates. Participate in internal and external progress review meetings. Liaise with authorities, consultants, and clients to ensure compliance with UAE standards and project specifications. Manage planning input during tender stages, including program development and resource loading. Assist in project close-out and as-built schedule preparation.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum

7-10 years of UAE experience

in planning roles within

contracting companies

, focusing on

high-rise residential/commercial towers

. Proficiency in

Primavera P6

, MS Project, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel). Strong knowledge of UAE construction methodologies, regulations, and authority approvals.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED9,000.00 per month

Experience:

* UAE: 7 years (Required)