Planning Engineer – Construction & Primavera P6 | Dubai, UAE

VGetter; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

VGetter in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Planning Engineer with a Civil Engineering background to join a construction team. The role targets candidates with 3–5 years of UAE experience in planning for demolition, steel, or structural works.

You will develop schedules, monitor progress, perform delay analyses, and coordinate with PMs, site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors. The position emphasizes career growth in project controls and offers ongoing Primavera P6 and scheduling

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years UAE experience in construction planning.
• Experience with demolition, steel, or structural works preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare baseline schedules, WBS, and milestones.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules.
• Analyze schedule variances and identify risks/delays.
• Prepare recovery plans and revised schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and dashboards.
• Develop and monitor S-curves.
• Forecast manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Assist with tender planning and construction methodology.
• Review subcontractor schedules and integrate into master schedule.
• Support EOT claims and delay analysis.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning updates.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and project requirements.
• Maintain planning and scheduling documentation.

Skills

Project planning

Schedule analysis

Progress monitoring

Coordination with stakeholders

Reporting & dashboards

Delay analysis

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Category

• Engineering & Technical
• Construction & Real Estate
• Operations & Supply Chain

Job Overview

We are seeking a Planning Engineer to join a construction team in Dubai, UAE. The role is suited to candidates with a Civil Engineering background and a minimum of 3–5 years of UAE experience, preferably in construction planning involving demolition, steel, or structural works.

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing project schedules, monitoring progress, analyzing schedule variances, preparing recovery plans, and coordinating with project managers, site engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors. The role also involves progress reporting, resource forecasting, tender planning, subcontractor schedule integration, and support for delay analysis and EOT claims.

This position provides opportunities for career growth and professional development in construction planning and project controls. Continued training in Primavera P6, project scheduling, delay analysis, contract management, and project controls can support progression toward Senior Planning Engineer and Planning Manager positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare baseline schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and project milestones.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules.
• Analyze schedule variances and identify potential risks and delays.
• Prepare recovery plans and revised schedules when required.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards.
• Develop and monitor S-curves.
• Prepare manpower, equipment, and material forecasts.
• Assist with tender planning and construction methodology preparation.
• Review subcontractor schedules and integrate them into the master project schedule.
• Support Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning updates.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and project requirements.
• Maintain project planning and scheduling documentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of UAE experience preferred.
• Experience in construction planning.
• Experience in demolition, steel, or structural works is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of project scheduling, WBS, baseline programs, and milestones.
• Knowledge of progress monitoring, S-curves, and schedule variance analysis.
• Experience with recovery planning and delay analysis.
• Good reporting and presentation skills.
• Strong coordination and communication abilities.
• Experience supporting EOT claims is advantageous.
• Immediate joiners are preferred.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary: Up to AED 8,000

The role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in construction planning, project scheduling, progress monitoring, resource forecasting, and project controls. Continued professional development in Primavera P6, delay analysis, EOT claims, and construction project management can support long-term career growth toward Senior Planning Engineer, Project Controls Engineer, and Planning Manager positions.