Planning Engineer - Infrastructure and Bridges

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Planning Engineer - Infrastructure and Bridges in Abu Dhabi to support planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and project controls on major infrastructure projects. You will develop and review programmes, assess contractor schedules, monitor progress against baselines, and identify delays or risks to delivery.

The role covers bridge construction, roads, earthworks, drainage, utilities, and related works, requiring Primavera P6 and Excel proficiency and experience with EOT,

Qualifications

• Experience in construction planning and project controls for major infra projects.
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction programmes.
• Knowledge of progress monitoring and schedule performance analysis.
• Experience with EOT, delay analysis, and TIA activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and update baseline construction programmes.
• Develop detailed schedules for infrastructure and bridge works.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and coordinate recovery actions.
• Review contractor programmes for compliance and lookahead development.
• Produce weekly/monthly progress updates and dashboards.

Skills

Planning & controls

Critical path analysis

Progress monitoring

Lookahead schedules

Recovery planning

Delay analysis

Time Impact Analysis (TIA)

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Planning Engineer - Infrastructure and Bridges Job Snapshot - Role: Planning Engineer - Infrastructure and Bridges - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project Management - Experience: Relevant planning and project controls experience on major infrastructure and bridge projects; minimum years not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Planning Engineer - Infrastructure and Bridges to support the planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and project controls activities of major infrastructure construction projects. The successful candidate will develop and review construction programmes, assess contractor schedules, monitor actual progress against approved baselines, and identify delays or risks affecting project delivery. The role covers bridge construction, roads, earthworks, drainage, wet and dry utilities, and associated infrastructure works. The Planning Engineer will coordinate with construction, engineering, quality assurance, and site supervision teams to verify progress, evaluate construction sequencing, and support timely project completion. Candidates should have relevant experience in construction planning and project controls, strong knowledge of critical path analysis, and practical proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. Experience supporting Extension of Time assessments, delay analysis, and Time Impact Analysis is also required.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project Management - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Construction Planning and Scheduling

• - Prepare, review, and update baseline construction programmes.
• - Develop detailed project schedules covering infrastructure and bridge construction activities.
• - Prepare recovery programmes and short-term construction schedules.
• - Review contractor-submitted programmes for compliance with project planning requirements.
• - Assess activity logic, durations, dependencies, relationships, and construction sequences.
• - Review resource allocations and their alignment with planned activities.
• - Develop and monitor lookahead programmes to support short-term construction coordination.
• - Maintain updated schedules reflecting verified project progress.

Progress Monitoring and Performance Analysis

• - Monitor planned versus actual construction progress.
• - Identify delays, critical activities, and areas requiring recovery measures.
• - Coordinate with construction, engineering, QA/QC, and site teams to verify reported progress.
• - Review contractor progress against approved programme requirements.
• - Monitor manpower deployment, resource utilization, and productivity.
• - Assess schedule performance and identify activities affecting project milestones.
• - Prepare weekly and monthly progress updates.
• - Communicate programme performance and significant scheduling concerns to the project team.

Bridge Construction Programme Monitoring

• - Monitor the planned and actual progress of bridge construction activities.
• - Track piling, foundation construction, piers, and abutments.
• - Monitor retaining walls, bridge decks, concrete works, and associated structural activities.
• - Review the sequencing and interdependencies of bridge construction operations.
• - Identify construction interfaces that may affect programme performance.
• - Coordinate with site personnel to verify completed structural activities.
• - Highlight delays or constraints affecting bridge construction milestones.

Infrastructure Works Planning

• - Monitor construction schedules for earthworks and road infrastructure.
• - Track drainage works and associated infrastructure activities.
• - Review progress involving wet utilities and dry utilities.
• - Assess sequencing requirements between different civil construction disciplines.
• - Monitor interfaces between bridges, roads, utilities, and other infrastructure works.
• - Identify coordination issues that may affect planned construction progress.
• - Support integrated scheduling across infrastructure work packages.

Milestone and Project Lifecycle Tracking

• - Monitor key project milestones against the approved programme.
• - Track design activities and their relationship to construction requirements.
• - Monitor procurement progress and potential effects on site activities.
• - Review construction schedules and associated completion targets.
• - Track relevant testing and commissioning activities.
• - Monitor planned handover requirements and project closeout milestones.
• - Identify potential impacts arising from delays across interconnected project stages.

Programme Risk and Delay Analysis

• - Identify programme risks and activities that may affect project completion.
• - Analyze construction delays and their potential effects on the approved schedule.
• - Apply critical path analysis to evaluate programme performance.
• - Review contractor recovery proposals and associated scheduling measures.
• - Support the development of practical recovery strategies.
• - Assist with Extension of Time (EOT) assessments and submissions.
• - Contribute to delay analysis and Time Impact Analysis (TIA) submissions.
• - Maintain supporting programme records for schedule reviews and assessments.

Planning Reports and Project Controls

• - Prepare construction progress reports for project management and stakeholders.
• - Develop planning dashboards and programme performance summaries.
• - Prepare S-curves to illustrate planned and actual progress.
• - Produce weekly and monthly project controls reports.
• - Highlight critical activities, programme risks, and outstanding scheduling issues.
• - Maintain accurate records of programme updates and progress verification.
• - Present relevant planning information during project reviews and coordination meetings.

Contractor and Multidisciplinary Coordination

• - Review contractor schedules and progress submissions.
• - Coordinate with construction teams to verify actual site progress.
• - Work with engineering and QA/QC personnel to assess construction status.
• - Participate in progress meetings and technical coordination discussions.
• - Communicate scheduling concerns and programme requirements to relevant stakeholders.
• - Monitor contractor manpower, resources, and productivity against approved plans.
• - Support coordination of construction activities across multiple infrastructure disciplines.

Project Completion and Planning Records

• - Maintain accurate planning documentation throughout project execution.
• - Track remaining activities required for construction completion.
• - Monitor testing, commissioning, and handover programme requirements.
• - Support progress verification during project closeout.
• - Maintain relevant schedule records and supporting progress information.
• - Assist the project team with planning documentation required for final reporting and closeout.

Required Qualifications

Education

• - Bachelor 's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

• - Relevant experience in construction planning and project controls for major infrastructure and bridge projects.
• - Experience preparing and reviewing construction programmes.
• - Practical knowledge of progress monitoring and schedule performance analysis.
• - Experience reviewing contractor programmes, resource allocations, and construction sequencing.
• - Familiarity with lookahead schedules and recovery programmes.
• - Experience supporting Extension of Time, delay analysis, and Time Impact Analysis activities.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• - Strong knowledge of construction planning and scheduling methodologies.
• - Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• - Experience using Microsoft Excel for planning and project controls.
• - Understanding of critical path analysis and construction programme logic.
• - Ability to assess activity durations, dependencies, and sequencing.
• - Knowledge of construction resource planning and productivity monitoring.
• - Experience developing baseline, detailed, recovery, and lookahead programmes.
• - Ability to compare planned and actual construction progress.
• - Familiarity with project progress reporting, dashboards, and S-curves.
• - Understanding of infrastructure and bridge construction sequencing.
• - Knowledge of project milestones covering design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• - Experience with Extension of Time assessments and construction delay analysis.
• - Ability to prepare and maintain accurate planning and project controls documentation.

Preferred Experience

• - Previous experience working on major infrastructure construction projects in the United Arab Emirates.

Professional Competencies

• - Strong analytical and scheduling capabilities.
• - Ability to identify programme risks and construction delays.
• - Effective communication with contractors, engineers, and project management teams.
• - Organized approach to programme updates and planning records.
• - Ability to interpret complex construction sequences and project interfaces.
• - Attention to detail in progress verification and schedule analysis.
• - Practical problem-solving skills when assessing programme recovery requirements.
• - Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary construction teams.
• - Commitment to accurate reporting and timely project delivery.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits and Professional Development

• - Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• - Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• - Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
• - Employee assistance programmes and well-being resources.
• - Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• - Retirement savings arrangements and employee stock purchase plan participation.
• - Voluntary benefits and other employee programmes.
• - Flexible work options where applicable.

Job Reference: J10161285 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Construction

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world through advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management services. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, developing innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, programme managers, and construction specialists delivering infrastructure projects. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The organization supports professional development, collaboration, respect, and equal employment opportunities. Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with its equal employment opportunity guidelines.