Lead Planning Engineer – Civil & MEP (High-Rise)

ASGC; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

ASGC is seeking experienced Planning Engineers – Civil and MEP to support major high-rise building and complex construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, including Level 3/4 schedules, and ensuring alignment with master schedules.

Candidates should have 8–12 years in construction planning, strong Primavera P6 skills, and UAE/GCC experience. A Civil/MEP engineering degree is required, with advanced Excel and reporting abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• 8–12 years of construction planning experience.
• Proven high-rise building project experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Advanced Excel and planning/reporting tools.
• UAE/GCC construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, BOQs and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed baseline, recovery, and updated project programmes.
• Prepare Level 3/Level 4 schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Monitor progress against schedules and identify delays, constraints, and critical activities.
• Perform critical path analysis and recommend mitigation actions.
• Provide weekly/monthly progress updates: planned vs actual, S-curves, manpower histograms, productivity, delays/variance.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, QS, and site teams.
• Review subcontractors' programmes and ensure alignment with the master schedule.
• Monitor material procurement, shop drawings, approvals, long-lead items.
• Support recovery programmes, acceleration plans, and catch-up schedules.
• Assist commercial/contracts team with programme-related info for EOT, delay analysis, and contractual claims.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide accurate programme status and forecasts.
• Maintain planning records and timely reporting to project/senior management.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Project coordination

Analytical reporting

Reading drawings & specs

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASGC is seeking experienced Planning Engineers – Civil and MEP to support major high-rise building and complex construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, including Level 3/4 schedules, and ensuring alignment with master schedules.

Candidates should have 8–12 years in construction planning, strong Primavera P6 skills, and UAE/GCC experience. A Civil/MEP engineering degree is required, with advanced Excel and reporting abilities.