Planning Engineer

Al Marfaa Road Contracting; Sharjah; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Al Marfaa Road Contracting is seeking a competent Planning Engineer in Sharjah to manage project scheduling and progress tracking for civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with roads and drainage systems.

The role requires expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project, along with the ability to work autonomously and manage project challenges effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of UAE municipal authority approval processes.
• Proven ability to work independently on ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Conduct regular progress assessments and perform critical path analysis.
• Generate comprehensive reports and projections for internal and client use.

Skills

Scheduling & Baseline Management

Progress Monitoring

Reporting

Claim & Extension Support

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a competent and autonomous Planning Engineer with a solid foundation in Civil Engineering to oversee project scheduling, progress tracking, and performance analysis for our running civil infrastructure projects. As the Main Contractor, we require a professional who understands the physical execution of civil works and can operate with minimal supervision to develop robust baselines, perform critical path analysis, and support project reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Baseline Management: Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules (Baseline, Revised, and Recovery programs) using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Progress Monitoring: Conduct regular site progress assessments, perform critical path analysis, and identify potential bottlenecks or variances against the planned schedule.
• Reporting: Generate comprehensive analytical reports, cash flow projections, and S-curves for both internal management and clients.
• Claim & Extension Support: Provide technical and data-driven support for Extension of Time (EOT) claims, variations, and delay analysis.
• Coordination: Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on project milestones and deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in civil infrastructure projects, specifically focusing on roads, sewerage, and drainage networks.
• Technical Expertise: Expert-level mastery of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Regional Knowledge: Strong understanding of UAE municipal authority approval processes and compliance standards (particularly within Sharjah/UAE).
• Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently, manage running projects proactively, and handle technical challenges with minimal supervision.

Role Context

Prior experience working directly for a Main Contractor is highly preferred.