Planning Engineer (Infra & Roads Experience only)

Al Marwan Construct; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ras al-Khaimah seeks a highly experienced Planning Engineer to join their infrastructure division. This role involves planning, scheduling, and controlling infrastructure and road projects while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of project planning experience, particularly in the UAE. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential, along with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of project planning experience in roads and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules.
• Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors to track project costs.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Who We Are:

Al Marwan Group is a holding company established in 1978. Over the years, we have built a strong and diversified portfolio in Real Estate Development & Management, Hospitality, General Contracting, and Heavy Machinery trading, providing innovative solutions for the Construction, Mining, Oil, and Gas industries.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join our infrastructure division in RAK. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling various infrastructure and road projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution in compliance with project requirements and UAE regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, including baseline and critical path analysis.
• Utilize Primavera P6 and MS Project to create, maintain, and monitor project timelines.
• Ensure proper integration of all project packages, managing interdependencies effectively.
• Analyze schedules to identify potential delays and provide mitigation plans.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule and report deviations.
• Prepare detailed progress and status reports, including variance analysis and forecast adjustments.
• Support project teams in ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.

Risk Management:

• Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Identify potential delays, disruptions, or issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform “what-if” scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes on project timelines.

Coordination & Communication:

• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure proper coordination for resource allocation and effective project execution.
• Attend meetings and provide planning insights, updates, and recommendations.
• Liaise with clients and third-party stakeholders when required.

Cost Control:

• Coordinate with quantity surveyors to track and control project costs.
• Assist in cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Contract Management:

• Review and submit baseline schedules for Engineer's approval.
• Handle claims analysis, including Extension of Time (EoT) and disruption evaluation.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of project planning experience, ideally in roads and infrastructure projects within the UAE.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.