Planning Engineer

James L Williams Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join our Planning team and support major Data Centre construction projects in Dubai.

The role focuses on developing MEP work programmes, resource loading, progress tracking, and reporting to the Project Manager, with strong Primavera skills essential.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of six years' planning experience in construction, data centres, or MEP projects.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of planning experience in construction/Data Centre/MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera and project scheduling principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update MEP work programmes aligned with the Main Contractor's programme.
• Perform resource loading and cost loading of project programmes.
• Maintain site progress tracking and reporting formats based on project programmes, drawings, and BOQs.
• Monitor daily site progress and report project status to the Project Manager and Planning Manager.
• Prepare micro programmes based on project requirements and priorities.
• Prepare weekly progress reports covering material approvals, drawing approvals, construction progress, and commissioning progress.
• Record and track project delays, including delays caused by other site contractors.
• Prepare and submit fortnightly and monthly progress reports comparing actual progress against the approved work programme.
• Support the Project Director and Planning Manager in preparing delay notices in accordance with subcontract conditions.
• Assist the Planning Manager in the preparation and submission of Baseline Programmes.
• Support the preparation and submission of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all activities to support effective project planning and delivery.

Skills

Primavera P6

Planning & Scheduling

MEP coordination

Data Centre experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced and proactive Planning Engineer to join our Planning team and support the successful delivery of major Data Centre construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update MEP work programmes in alignment with the Main Contractor's programme.
• Perform resource loading and cost loading of project programmes.
• Develop and maintain site progress tracking and reporting formats based on project programmes, drawings, and BOQs.
• Monitor daily site progress and report project status to the Project Manager and Planning Manager.
• Prepare micro programmes based on project requirements and priorities.
• Prepare weekly progress reports covering material approvals, drawing approvals, construction progress, and commissioning progress.
• Record and track project delays, including delays caused by other site contractors.
• Prepare and submit fortnightly and monthly progress reports comparing actual progress against the approved work programme.
• Support the Project Director and Planning Manager in preparing delay notices in accordance with subcontract conditions.
• Assist the Planning Manager in the preparation and submission of Baseline Programmes.
• Support the preparation and submission of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all activities to support effective project planning and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant planning experience within construction / Data centre / MEP projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera.
• Experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring, resource/cost loading, and planning reporting.
• Good understanding of baseline programmes, delay monitoring, and EOT processes.
• Strong programme planning and implementation skills.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify project issues and recommend improvements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in computers and relevant planning/software applications.