Planning Engineer - Construction Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 179,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Abu Dhabi Emirate seeks a Planning Engineer to develop and manage detailed construction schedules. You will translate site progress into reliable planning data, using Primavera P6 and MS Project to track milestones, resources and budgets across complex programs.

The role requires 8+ years in planning or supervision, strong scheduling skills, and familiarity with UAE construction regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction planning, scheduling or supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction schedules covering activities, milestones, dependencies and delivery targets.
• Establish planning structures reflecting approved construction methodologies.
• Build and update project programs using Primavera P6, MS Project or equivalent tools.
• Monitor progress against baseline and current schedules; highlight deviations.
• Analyze schedule performance to identify delays, risks and resource constraints.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules to support short-term planning and site coordination.
• Provide regular progress reports and schedule updates for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and subcontractors for accurate data.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Construction planning

Project scheduling

Baseline schedules

Schedule updates

Progress monitoring

Critical path analysis

Look-ahead planning

Schedule variance analysis

Recovery planning

Construction sequencing

Resource allocation

Labor planning

Equipment planning

Material planning

Project controls

Progress reporting

Budget monitoring

Cost control

Risk analysis

Delay identification

Schedule mitigation

Change order planning

Construction supervision

Site progress verification

Contractor coordination

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

UAE construction regulations

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Planning Engineer - Construction Projects Job Snapshot. Role: Planning Engineer - Construction Projects. Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Construction. Function: Project-Program Management. Experience: Minimum 8 years. Job Type: Full-time.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates. City: Abu Dhabi Emirate. Industry: Construction. Function: Project-Program Management. Salary: 16000-24000. Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any. Candidate Nationality: Any. Job Type: Full-time.

Role Context

The Planning Engineer will provide the scheduling and performance visibility needed to keep complex construction activities aligned with contractual milestones, available resources and project budgets. The position requires detailed understanding of how site activities interact so that schedule risks, resource constraints and emerging delays can be identified before they significantly affect delivery. Working between project management, engineering and construction teams, the Planning Engineer will translate site progress into reliable planning information. Schedule analysis, performance reporting and corrective planning will help management make informed decisions while maintaining coordination between contractors, subcontractors and technical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction schedules covering project activities, milestones, dependencies and delivery targets.
• Establish planning structures and activity sequences that accurately reflect approved construction methodologies.
• Build, maintain and update project programs using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling platforms.
• Monitor actual progress against baseline and current schedules and highlight significant deviations.
• Analyze schedule performance to identify delays, critical activities, resource constraints and emerging risks.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules to support short-term construction planning and site coordination.
• Produce regular progress reports, schedule updates and performance information for management and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and subcontractors to obtain accurate progress and forecast information.
• Review construction sequencing and recommend adjustments that improve productivity and project performance.
• Evaluate labor, equipment and material requirements against scheduled activities and planned workloads.
• Support efficient resource allocation across active construction work fronts.
• Track project milestones and elevate potential slippage requiring management intervention.
• Develop recovery and corrective action plans where actual performance falls behind approved targets.
• Support budget monitoring and cost control by aligning planning information with project performance.
• Participate in site meetings and communicate schedule priorities, constraints and upcoming activities.
• Conduct site reviews to validate reported construction progress against physical completion.
• Identify planning and execution risks and contribute practical mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate schedule interfaces between architectural, engineering, contractor and subcontractor activities.
• Maintain planning records, approved schedules, revisions, change information and relevant project correspondence.
• Provide planning input for change orders and evaluate potential impacts on project timelines.
• Ensure planning activities reflect UAE construction requirements, project procedures and applicable safety considerations.
• Provide technical planning guidance to site supervisors and construction personnel.
• Analyze construction methods and recommend sequencing or workflow improvements that can increase productivity.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in construction planning, project scheduling or construction supervision, preferably involving large-scale projects from planning through completion. Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 is important, with Microsoft Project or comparable planning software providing additional value. Candidates should understand schedule development, activity relationships, progress updating, performance measurement and corrective planning. A solid construction background is required to evaluate sequencing, resource requirements and the practical impact of schedule decisions on site execution. Experience with budget management, cost control and financial analysis will further support effective project planning. Knowledge of risk management and the ability to identify schedule threats and develop workable mitigation measures are important. Familiarity with UAE construction regulations, building codes and local compliance requirements is also expected. The successful candidate should be capable of coordinating multiple priorities while communicating effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors and site teams.

Skills Set

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Construction planning
• Project scheduling
• Baseline schedules
• Schedule updates
• Progress monitoring
• Critical path analysis
• Look-ahead planning
• Schedule variance analysis
• Recovery planning
• Construction sequencing
• Resource allocation
• Labor planning
• Equipment planning
• Material planning
• Project controls
• Progress reporting
• Performance metrics
• Budget monitoring
• Cost control
• Risk analysis
• Delay identification
• Schedule mitigation
• Change order planning
• Construction supervision
• Site progress verification
• Contractor coordination
• Microsoft Office
• Data analysis
• UAE construction regulations

Why Join Us

Effective planning has a direct impact on construction productivity, cost performance and successful project completion. This Abu Dhabi opportunity allows an experienced Planning Engineer to work close to project execution while using schedule intelligence to influence resource decisions, construction sequencing and recovery strategies. AECOM 's multidisciplinary project environment provides exposure to major developments, established project control practices and experienced engineering and construction professionals. The position can support career progression toward Senior Planning Engineer, Project Controls Manager and broader project management responsibilities.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering and construction management services across buildings, transportation, water, environment and energy. Its multidisciplinary teams support complex public- and private-sector projects through coordinated technical delivery, structured project controls and construction management expertise.