Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Planning Engineer - Construction

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type:

Full-Time | Site-Based | Immediate Hiring

Company Overview:

We are a leading construction contracting company specializing in high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across the UAE. We are currently seeking a highly experienced

Senior Planning Engineer

to join our dynamic team and contribute to the successful planning, monitoring, and execution of our ongoing and upcoming projects.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall project scheduling, progress monitoring, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. Your tasks will include:

Project Planning & Scheduling:

Develop and update

detailed baseline programs

using

Primavera P6

or similar tools. Prepare

WBS (Work Breakdown Structures)

, activity coding, and resource loading. Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to obtain planning inputs. Establish

short-term lookahead schedules

(weekly/monthly) in alignment with the baseline. Integrate

procurement, shop drawings, and material delivery schedules

into the master program.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting:

Prepare

weekly/monthly progress reports

with EVM (Earned Value Management) analysis. Monitor project milestones, critical paths, and float. Conduct

delay analysis

, identify bottlenecks, and recommend mitigation measures. Compare actual progress with planned schedule, analyse variances, and update programs accordingly.

Claims & Variations Support:

Assist in

EOT (Extension of Time)

claims preparation with supporting documents and delay events analysis. Collaborate with QS and Contracts teams on

delay impact assessments

and

concurrent delays

. Maintain records of events affecting project progress for claim justifications.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Attend meetings with

consultants, clients, and authorities

to present project status and schedule updates. Coordinate with

engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and HSE departments

for integrated planning. Ensure alignment of subcontractor schedules with main program and project milestones.

Tools & Systems:

Strong knowledge and usage of

Primavera P6, MS Project

, and

Power BI

dashboards. Familiarity with

Aconex

,

ERP platforms

, and standard reporting templates. Maintain

S-curves, manpower histograms

, and productivity tracking sheets.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree

in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

10+ years

of relevant experience in planning for major construction projects (UAE experience preferred). Proficient in

Primavera P6

, MS Excel (advanced level), and MS Project. Strong knowledge of

FIDIC contracts

, construction sequences, and authority approvals. Familiarity with

Dubai regulations

(Trakhees, Nakheel, DM, JAFZA, etc.) is an added advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus). PMP certification or PMI-SP is an added advantage.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary package (based on experience). Long-term career development. Collaborative and professional work environment. Exposure to prestigious construction projects.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to

submit their CV

along with a recent project portfolio.
Email : job.occ.dxb@gmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED25,000.00 per month

Application Deadline: 28/05/2025