Planning Engineer

SECURE ENGINEERING LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SECURE ENGINEERING LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Senior Project Planner to lead the development of tender baselines, detailed schedules, and recovery plans for complex, high-rise and mixed-use developments. This role requires expertise in Primavera P6 and strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

With 10–15 years of UAE/GCC experience, the ideal candidate will manage WBS, resource-loaded schedules, S-curves, dashboards, and look-ahead programmes, ensuring baseline adherence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or related field.
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification preferred.
• PMP certification is an added advantage.
• 10–15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop tender baselines and detailed project schedules.
• Prepare WBS, calendars, activity coding and project logic.
• Prepare procurement engineering shop drawings, material approval and construction programmes.
• Monitor progress against baselines and prepare weekly/monthly reports.
• Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Skills

Schedule development

Primavera P6

Delay analysis

Critical path

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

PMP certification (added advantage)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Construction Planning: Develop tender baseline and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), project calendars, activity coding and project logic. Develop resource‑loaded and cost‑loaded schedules. Prepare procurement engineering shop drawing material approval and construction programmes. Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedules. Prepare weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly progress reports. Generate S‑Curves, histograms, dashboards, and KPI reports. Prepare look‑ahead programmes (2‑week, 4‑week, and monthly). Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation measures. Prepare recovery and acceleration programmes when required.

Delay Analysis & Claims: Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants and subcontractors to ensure programme compliance. Perform critical path and delay analysis. Prepare Extension of Time (EOT) claims with supporting documentation. Conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Evaluate project delays, disruptions, and variations. Maintain planning records to support contractual claims. Coordinate with commercial and contracts teams for claim submissions. Ensure compliance with FIDIC contract requirements.

Facilities Management Planning: Prepare annual and preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules. Develop maintenance plans for Hard FM services. Monitor SLA and KPI compliance. Coordinate shutdown activities and planned maintenance. Support CAFM/CMS implementation and maintenance planning. Prepare resource planning and maintenance reports. Monitor maintenance performance and recommend operational improvements.

Reporting & Coordination: Attend client, consultant, and internal progress meetings. Prepare executive dashboards and management reports. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, commercial, and site teams. Track procurement and material delivery schedules. Monitor manpower deployment and productivity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Primavera P6 Professional Certification is preferred. PMP certification is an added advantage. Minimum 10–15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling. Minimum 5 years of GCC/UAE experience. Proven experience with main contractors or leading construction companies. Hands‑on experience in Facilities Management planning is essential. Experience in high‑rise towers, residential and commercial buildings, villas, hotels, and mixed‑use developments. Strong experience in baseline programme preparation through project completion. Demonstrated expertise in delay analysis, Time Impact Analysis (TIA), and EOT claim preparation.