Planner / Planning Engineer

Redfish; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Planner / Planning Engineer to support planning and scheduling activities across active construction projects. The ideal candidate should have 5–10 years of experience in project planning and a strong command of MS Project. This role offers a confirmed long-term opportunity for those able to start immediately.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience as a Planner / Planning Engineer in the construction industry.
• Proven experience working on building projects.
• Ability to start immediately or on very short notice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using MS Project.
• Prepare baseline programs, detailed schedules, and progress measurement systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Track progress and prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and performance analyses.
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Progress monitoring

Reporting

Resource planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Planner / Planning Engineer to join our clients team and support planning and scheduling activities across a couple of active construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting within the construction sector, ideally on low-rise building projects. This role requires immediate availability and offers a confirmed long-term opportunity, pending final contractor appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using MS Project
• Prepare baseline programs, detailed schedules, and progress measurement systems
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure accurate planning inputs
• Track progress and prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and performance analyses
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Support claims analysis, delay assessments, and recovery schedules when required
• Monitor resource allocation, productivity, and sequencing of works
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, contracts, and reporting standards
• Assist in preparing presentations and schedule updates for internal and external meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5–10 years of experience as a Planner / Planning Engineer in the construction industry
• Proven experience working on building projects
• Strong command of MS Project; working knowledge of Primavera P6 is also acceptable
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and resource planning
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills
• Ability to start immediately or on very short notice would be preferred