Planning Engineer

Center Core; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Core in Dubai is seeking a Planning Engineer to support civil construction projects. You will prepare and update baseline programmes using Primavera P6 or MS Project, monitor progress, and provide weekly/monthly updates to stakeholders.

A strong civil engineering background with experience in demolition, steel, and structural works is preferred. Excellent reporting and presentation skills are essential, and immediate joiners are preferred.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering background required.
• Experience in construction planning (demolition/steel/structural works preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Good reporting and presentation skills.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update baseline programme (Primavera P6 / MS Project).
• Monitor project progress and prepare weekly/monthly updates.
• Perform S-curve analysis (planned vs actual progress).
• Manage resource loading and productivity tracking.
• Produce weekly/monthly progress reports and client presentations.
• Coordinate with site team for planning updates and execution alignment.
• Delay analysis and recovery planning.
• Prepare client reports with clear narrative.

Skills

Reporting skills

Presentation skills

Progress tracking

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

We are a civil construction company looking for a Planning Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and update baseline programme (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
• Monitor project progress and prepare weekly/monthly updates
• S-curve analysis (planned vs actual progress)
• Resource loading and productivity tracking
• Weekly comparison reports and progress tracking
• Delay analysis and mitigation/recovery planning
• Prepare weekly/monthly client presentations with clear narrative
• Coordinate with site team for planning updates and execution alignment

Requirements:

• Civil Engineering background
• Experience in construction planning (demolition / steel / structural works preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Good reporting and presentation skills
• IMMEDIATE JOINERS PREFERRED