Planning Engineer

ALSUWEIDI Engineering Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSUWEIDI Engineering Consultants in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks a Planning Engineer with a strong background in project planning and control for major construction projects. The role demands 8+ years of total planning experience, including at least 3 years in the UAE and 2 years in a UAE-based consultancy.

Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and delay analysis is essential to support timely delivery. You will review baselines, monitor progress, prepare master schedules, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• PMP or PSP certifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of planning and project control experience.
• At least 3 years in the UAE and 2 years in a UAE-based consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze baselines, monitoring, recovery and revised programs.
• Prepare and develop the master schedule for design/construction phases.
• Monitor site progress and validate against approved programmes.
• Attend meetings and provide input on scheduling matters.
• Evaluate EOT claims and provide technical recommendations.
• Identify critical paths and highlight risks to milestones.
• Prepare weekly/monthly client reports and coordinate with cost engineers.
• Support senior project management in contractual/time-related supervision.
• Ensure alignment of deliverables with scope, specs and contracts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PMP

PSP

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Delay analysis tools

Job description

Position: Planning Engineer

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and analyze the contractor’s baseline, monitoring, recovery, and revised programs (Primavera P6 or similar).
• Review Contractor’s submitted Planning Package including the Construction Methodology, detailed Baseline Program, the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), the manpower histogram, the plant histogram, the cash flow diagram, etc.
• Monitor site progress and verify compliance with approved construction Programme.
• Coordinate with site supervision engineers and Resident Engineer to validate progress updates.
• Evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) claims and provide technical recommendations.
• Identify critical path activities and highlight risks or delays to project milestones.
• Attend project meetings, including progress and coordination meetings, and provide input on scheduling matters.
• Review and verify contractor’s weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for client submission.
• Support the Project Manager/Resident Engineer in contractual and time-related aspects of supervision.
• Ensure alignment of planning deliverables with project scope, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Liaise with cost engineer/SQ to align progress with valuation and invoicing.
• Participate in delay analysis and forensic planning if needed.
• Plan, organize and coordinate all planning activities and secure full control and appropriate coordination in this aspect.
• Prepare and develop the master schedule for design and/or construction phases of the project at tendering stage including the estimate of construction periods of tendered projects.
• Follow up and monitor the project budget during the design and construction stages.
• Check and approve the planning techniques, logic and sequence of activities proposed by the Contractor’s Planning Engineer for executing the project.
• Prepare regular reports to the Client showing the project’s status in coordination with the Contractor’s Planning Engineer and the Project Manager.
• Liaise with the Contractor throughout the construction period and make adjustments and/or revisions to the Baseline Program as may be necessary and valid.
• Maintain Client’s full satisfaction in respect of project planning requirements and progress monitoring services.
• Review and monitor Contractor's follow up logs for engineering works and submittals including shop drawings, materials, method statements, in additions to the order and delivery of long lead items.
• Participate in the preparation, completion and review of the project close-out report including as-built project Programme.
• Support design team in design planning tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Advanced certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or equivalent are considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of total relevant experience in planning and project control.
• At least 3 years of work experience within the UAE.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a UAE-based consultancy firm.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, Microsoft Excel, and project delay analysis tools.
• Familiarity with cost tracking, WBS structuring, and progress monitoring techniques.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with project teams, contractors, and clients.

Other Requirements

• Must be currently residing in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project lifecycle stages.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality planning deliverables.

Please note that only candidates meeting all specifications will be contacted.