Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Planning Engineer

Location:

United Arab Emirates

Project Type:

Residential Development

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Planning Engineer

to lead and manage all planning, scheduling, and progress control functions for a prestigious residential project in the UAE. The ideal candidate must have

a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in the UAE

, with

at least 5 years in a consultancy environment

, demonstrating strong technical and project management expertise in the construction of large-scale residential developments.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard planning software (Primavera P6 preferred). Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, and revisions in coordination with project stakeholders. Monitor and control project progress against approved schedules and budgets; identify and report potential delays and risks. Liaise with project managers, design teams, and contractors to ensure alignment between design deliverables and construction schedules. Evaluate contractors' programs, extension of time (EOT) claims, and progress reports for accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements. Prepare periodic progress reports, dashboards, and forecasting analyses for client and management review. Participate in project meetings to provide planning and scheduling support, advice, and recommendations. Develop resource loading and cash flow projections, ensuring optimal allocation of manpower, materials, and equipment. Support the project controls team in cost monitoring and performance measurement (Earned Value Management). Ensure compliance with the consultancy's project control procedures and standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree

in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 12 years of professional experience in the UAE

, with strong exposure to large-scale

residential projects

.

At least 5 years of experience working with a consultancy firm

in a planning or project control capacity. Proven expertise in

Primavera P6

, MS Project, and related project management software. Solid understanding of

FIDIC

and UAE construction contract procedures. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders. Membership in a professional engineering or project management body (e.g., PMI, AACE, CIOB) is an advantage.

Preferred Skills:

Proficiency in project reporting, delay analysis, and claim evaluation. Experience in high-rise or mixed-use residential developments is desirable. Strong command of English (spoken and written); Arabic proficiency is an added advantage.
Job Type: Full-time