Civil Planning Engineer

Morals General Contracting LLC.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Planning Engineer with 4–5 years of UAE experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring, particularly for construction projects. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential, along with strong analytical and reporting skills. The candidate should be available for immediate or short notice. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant construction initiatives across the region.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of proven UAE experience as a Planning Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience in construction projects (buildings/infrastructure preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Progress monitoring

Analytical skills

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Planning Engineer with 4–5 years of UAE experience to join our construction team. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring for construction projects within the UAE.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field4–5 years of proven UAE experience as a Planning EngineerStrong knowledge of Primavera P6Experience in construction projects (buildings/infrastructure preferred)Good understanding of UAE construction practices and standardsStrong analytical and reporting skillsImmediate or short notice period preferred

Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS ProjectPrepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, and look-ahead plansMonitor project progress and update schedules regularlyPrepare weekly and monthly progress reportsAnalyze delays and propose mitigation or recovery plansCoordinate with project managers, site engineers, and consultantsTrack manpower, materials, and equipment against the project planSupport claims, variations, and EOT documentation when requiredEnsure planning activities comply with contract requirements