Planning Engineer

Gulf Contractors Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contractors Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Planning Engineer with 5–10 years of UAE experience in roads and bridge infrastructure to join our team. You will prepare tender schedules, baseline programs, and planning submissions to support bidding.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents, developing planning packages, and presenting construction methodologies at the tender stage. You will identify risks and support value engineering to optimize duration and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of relevant UAE experience in infrastructure projects.
• Experience with tender scheduling and planning for bids.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender schedules including baseline programs aligned with project scope.
• Develop and submit comprehensive planning packages for tender submissions.
• Prepare technical presentations illustrating construction methodologies during the tender stage.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and scope of work to develop accurate project timelines.
• Identify potential risks, constraints, and opportunities during the tender phase.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimize project duration and resources.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and provide planning input and clarifications.
• Ensure all planning deliverables comply with client requirements and contractual obligations.

Skills

Scheduling & forecasting

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Contract terms knowledge (FIDIC)

Multi-interface management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking a Planning Engineer with 5 10 years of UAE experience in infrastructure roads and bridge projects to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for preparing tender schedules, planning submissions and technical presentations to support the bidding process.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Your tasks and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to Prepare tender schedules including baseline programs in line with project scope and requirements
• Develop and submit comprehensive planning packages for tender submissions
• Prepare technical presentations illustrating construction methodologies during the tender stage
• Review tender documents drawings specifications and scope of work to develop accurate project timelines
• Identify potential risks constraints and opportunities during the tender phase
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimize project duration and resources
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and provide planning input and clarifications
• Ensure all planning deliverables comply with client requirements and contractual obligations

Qualifications amp Experience

• Education
• Bachelor s degree in civil engineering
• Experience
• 5 10 years of relevant experience in the UAE

Skills amp Competencies

• Strong scheduling and forecasting abilities using industry-standard tools
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6
• PowerPoint
• Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of contract terms FIDIC turnkey reimbursable etc Able to manage multiple interfaces and perform well under pressure