Planning Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to grow within a global engineering consultancy

Access to advanced project management tools and processes

Supportive environment with strong professional development

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Planning Engineer to support major infrastructure and transportation projects in Dubai. The role involves developing project plans, preparing schedules, and ensuring compliance with RTA requirements.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth within a global engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of planning engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification is required.
• Mandatory RTA Approval.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans including WBS, schedules, and resource plans.
• Analyze project constraints to produce realistic timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to gather project data.
• Monitor project milestones, identify delays, and apply mitigation strategies.
• Prepare periodic progress reports for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project scheduling and planning

Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

WBS development and resource planning

Earned value analysis

Risk identification and mitigation

Cross-functional coordination

Report writing and documentation

Knowledge of Dubai regulations and RTA standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Overview

This Planning Engineer role supports AECOM's major infrastructure and transportation projects in Dubai. The position focuses on developing project plans, preparing schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely progress in compliance with RTA requirements. RTA Approval is mandatory.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Salary: 14000-18000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans including WBS, schedules, and resource plans
• Analyze project constraints to produce realistic timelines and budgets
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to gather project data
• Monitor project milestones, identify delays, and apply mitigation strategies
• Prepare periodic progress reports for management and stakeholders
• Use Primavera P6 and MS Project to update and maintain schedules
• Perform resource allocation analysis and propose optimization
• Coordinate with project managers to resolve scheduling conflicts
• Conduct earned value analysis and recommend improvements
• Ensure planning practices comply with Dubai regulations and project standards

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of planning engineering experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification
• Mandatory RTA Approval
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Strong analytical, organizational, and scheduling skills
• Experience in transportation projects preferred
• Ability to lead cross-functional planning efforts
• Strong communication and reporting skills

Skills Set

• Project scheduling and planning
• Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• WBS development and resource planning
• Earned value analysis
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Cross-functional coordination
• Report writing and documentation
• Knowledge of Dubai regulations and RTA standards

Why Join Us

• Work on major transportation and infrastructure programs in Dubai
• Opportunity to grow within a global engineering consultancy
• Access to advanced project management tools and processes
• Supportive environment with strong professional development