Planning Engineer

Tawzef for Recruitment & HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE seeks a seasoned Planning Engineer to oversee project scheduling and risk assessment for major infrastructure developments. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in Civil Engineering, proficiency in Primavera P6, and an ability to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in project planning.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects required.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor's baseline schedule and validate alignment with project resources.
• Develop master schedule and document risks in Project Risk Register.
• Prepare progress reports and assess claims.

Skills

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Review and validate contractor’s baseline schedule, ensuring alignment with contract conditions and project resources for timely completion. Hand on experience of Primavera P6

Develop a master schedule, integrating multiple packages, and assess potential risks or conflicts, documenting them in the Project Risk Register.

Evaluate and verify progress schedules, identifying delays, critical events, and recommending corrective actions or recovery plans.

Prepare progress reports, assess claims (e.g., Extension of Time), attend meetings, coordinate with contractors and clients, and lead a team of planning engineers.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering

Minimum of 8 years experience

Prior experience working on major infrastructure projects comprising development / improvement of interchange, highway, underpass, bridge, utilities, UAE experience is required

Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.