Planning Engineer

NX Digital Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

NX Digital Technology is seeking an experienced professional for a role in Abu Dhabi focusing on ELV/ICT project planning. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Civil Engineering and possess over 5 years of planning experience in ELV/ICT projects, specifically in the UAE. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and advanced Excel skills is essential. The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills to ensure effective project execution and coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of planning experience in ELV/ICT projects within the UAE.
• Experience in resource loading including manpower and cost.
• Strong knowledge of ELV systems (CCTV, Access Control, BMS, PA, Structured Cabling).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules for ELV & ICT scope aligned with the main contractors baseline program.
• Monitor actual progress, update schedules regularly, and prepare latest forecasts.
• Coordinate ELV/ICT works with MEP, civil, and architectural activities.

Skills

Planning in ELV/ICT projects

Project documentation and reporting

Communication and stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules for ELV & ICT scope aligned with the main contractors baseline program (Primavera P6).
• Load resources such as manpower, materials, and costs into schedules for resource-loaded planning.
• Prepare and present progress reports, efficiency analyses, and dashboards using Excel and project management tools.
• Monitor actual progress, update schedules regularly, and prepare latest forecasts reflecting project realities.
• Coordinate ELV/ICT works with MEP, civil, and architectural activities to ensure smooth workflow.
• Support the preparation and submission of Extension of Time (EOT) claims including delay analysis and documentation.
• Analyze schedule variances, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Assist in procurement scheduling and ensure alignment with construction milestones.
• Provide detailed reporting for internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in project documentation and reporting.
• Commercial awareness and contract management knowledge.
• Demonstrated resilience and efficiency in high‑pressure environments with aggressive timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 58 years of planning experience in ELV/ICT projects within the UAE.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, charts).
• Experience in resource loading including manpower and cost.
• Strong knowledge of ELV systems (CCTV, Access Control, BMS, PA, Structured Cabling).
• Familiarity with MEP coordination and cross‑disciplinary scheduling.
• Well‑versed in EOT processes and schedule updating for forecast accuracy.
• Experience on UAE government or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Valid UAE driving license is preferred.