Planning Engineer

PeopleStrong; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC is seeking a seasoned scheduling professional in Dubai to lead detailed EPC project schedules and progress reporting. The role requires expert Primavera P6 skills and a track record of managing baseline, recovery, and look-ahead plans.

Candidates should have 9–15 years of experience in EPC scheduling, with strong analytical abilities to forecast completion dates and mitigate delays.

Qualifications

• 9–15 years of EPC project scheduling experience.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for baseline and look-ahead planning.
• Ability to develop dashboards and progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed EPC project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare and manage baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and look-ahead plans.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and highlight deviations.
• Perform critical path analysis and recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays.
• Forecast project completion dates and support project management in schedule decision-making.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and client submissions.

Skills

Planning

Education

General Diploma Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Job description

• PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC
• Jabeli Ali, Dubai

Posted On 07 Oct 2026

End Date 05 Apr 2027

Required Experience 9 - 15 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Planning

General Diploma Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning & SchedulingDevelop, maintain, and update detailed EPC project schedules using Primavera P6.Prepare and manage baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and look-ahead plans.Monitor project progress against approved schedules and highlight deviations.Perform critical path analysis and recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays.Forecast project completion dates and support project management in schedule decision-making.Progress Monitoring & ReportingMonitor engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and client submissions.Develop project dashboards, progress measurement systems, S-curves, and resource histograms.Track productivity, resource utilization, and key project performance indicators (KPIs).Maintain project planning records and reporting documentation.Procurement & Manufacturing CoordinationMonitor material procurement, manufacturing, inspection, shipment, and site delivery milestones.Forecast material requirements and coordinate manufacturing clearances in line with project schedules.Track vendor and subcontractor deliverables against contractual milestones.Support timely mobilization of suppliers and subcontractors.Project Controls & Commercial SupportPrepare cost summaries and mobilization estimates based on received quotations.Develop techno-commercial reports to monitor project financial performance and overall project health.Assist in cash flow forecasting, cost-to-complete monitoring, and project performance analysis.Support change management, delay analysis, and Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations when required.Stakeholder CoordinationCoordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, HSE, and commercial teams for schedule updates.Participate in progress review meetings with SEC, National Grid, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.Support project management in identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.