Planning Engineer

SDV Consulting Engineers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SDV Consulting Engineers is seeking a Planning Engineer for an on-site role in Abu Dhabi. The candidate will create and manage project plans, monitor progress and ensure adherence to schedules.

Responsibilities include developing schedules with Primavera P6, reporting progress with graphs and critical path analysis, identifying delays and risks, and coordinating with clients and subcontractors. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, extensive Primavera P6 expertise, and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Experience with mega projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress with weekly/monthly reports and critical path analysis.
• Identify delays, risks, and corrective actions for clients and management.
• Conduct site visits to verify schedule progress.
• Support delay analysis, claims assessment, and variation evaluations.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients and contractors for timely communication.
• Maintain records for audits and closeout.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

SDV Consulting Engineers offers a comprehensive selection of services in all major engineering disciplines, project management, and project development. We provide FEED, EPCM, PMC, Commissioning, and Advisory Services for the industrial sector, primarily in manufacturing & processing, energy, hydrogen plants, cold stores, and specialty facilities. For more information, visit www.sdvce.com.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Abu Dhabi for a Planning Engineer. Responsibilities include creating and managing project plans, monitoring project progress, ensuring adherence to schedules, and implementing project controls. The Planning Engineer will also perform data analysis and communicate updates to ensure the alignment of project goals with timelines and resources.

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor progress; prepare weekly/monthly progress reports with graphs and critical path analysis.
• Identify delays, deviations, and risks; recommend corrective actions to clients and management.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and validate schedule compliance.
• Support delay analysis, claims assessment, and evaluation of variations.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to ensure timely communication and effective coordination.
• Maintain accurate records of schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for project audits and closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Well versed in Primavera P6
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction with minimum of five years of experience in Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with mega projects is highly preferred