Construction Planning Engineer: Master Schedules & Risk

The Greater Change; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a highly skilled Planning Engineer to join its construction team. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, and coordinating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 5–8 years of experience, and proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera P6. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including housing allowance and health insurance.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Annual leave

End-of-service benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in planning/project controls within construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction practices and resource management.
• PMP/PMI PBA, AACE, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using scheduling tools.
• Monitor project progress and prepare periodic project reports.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to collect progress data and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

A leading construction firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a highly skilled Planning Engineer to join its construction team. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, and coordinating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 5–8 years of experience, and proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera P6. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including housing allowance and health insurance.