Planning Engineer

UAE Branches; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Planning Engineer to manage project planning, scheduling, and reporting for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree. Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, preparing progress reports, and ensuring project objectives are met efficiently. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience on programmes with a similar scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Manage all aspects of the project to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Prepare and present regular reports detailing progress and challenges.
• Implement corrective actions to address project deviations.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Scheduling software

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Title: Planning Engineer

Company: KBRAbu Dhabi

Location: Abu Dhabi

Experience Required: 7 years

Employment Type: Fulltime Contract

About Company

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The KBR team delivers future‑forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission‑critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value‑added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high‑end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimise planned and operating assets.

Job Purpose

The Program Senior Planning Engineer will oversee the entire project planning, scheduling and progress reporting process. This is a PMC role with multiple supervision consultants and EPCs appointed directly by the client. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing planning and scheduling requirements on large‑scale power and water transmission projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves strategic planning, resource management and collaboration with various stakeholders to meet project objectives, timelines and budget constraints.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage aspects of the planning, scheduling and programming of the overall project to ensure completion on or before the programmed due date.
• Assist in the preparation of a Master Programme that shows all aspects of the project required to be managed from design, procurement, approvals and construction through to completion, testing and commissioning, handover and completion of all contractual obligations under the respective contracts/agreements including the defects liability period.
• Assist with the enforcement that all contracted parties prepare the various programmes required of them, including but not limited to design programme, procurement programme, submittal programme, construction programme, 4‑week and 2‑week look‑ahead programme, recovery/mitigation programme and the like, and thoroughly review those programmes for incorporation into and compliance with the project master programme following the employer guidelines & specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports that shall compare actual progress with scheduled progress for the overall project.
• Manage all contracted parties for adherence to the current approved programmes, forecast any potential delays, advise on means of recovery/mitigation measures and make recommendations for extensions of time claims or penalties in the case of delays in accordance with the requirements of the relevant contracts for the client’s consideration.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, supervision consultants, contractors, vendors and regulatory authorities, to ensure alignment and compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Monitor project progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to address any deviations from the project plan.
• Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management and the client, detailing progress, challenges, solutions, commercial status, risks, etc.
• Ensure effective risk management strategies are in place to mitigate potential project risks and issues.
• Guide and mentor project team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to maintain project support and mitigate any concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of experience.
• Proven experience in a similar role on programmes with a similar scope.

Technical Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of project management methodologies and scheduling software.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and resource management.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.