Planning Engineer – Infrastructure & Scheduling

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai to review, monitor, and report on planning and scheduling for major stormwater, drainage, irrigation, and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with the Senior Resident Engineer, Contractor, and project team to ensure timely delivery and manage programme risks.

The role requires 7+ years in planning and scheduling, CPM/ Earned Value proficiency, and experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project in UAE/GCC contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in planning and scheduling of infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in stormwater drainage, irrigation, roads, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of CPM Scheduling, Critical Path Analysis, and Earned Value principles.
• Experience in contract administration and claims analysis is preferred.
• UAE/GCC experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review baseline programme, recovery programmes, and updated schedules to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor progress against approved schedules; identify delays, risks and mitigation measures.
• Evaluate construction sequencing, work logic, resource allocation, and critical path activities.
• Coordinate with Contractor planners and supervision team to verify progress.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and schedule performance assessments.
• Assist in evaluating EOT claims, variations, disruption claims, and recovery plans.
• Maintain records of programme monitoring and support contractual claims and change requests.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Earned Value

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Contract Administration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai to review, monitor, and report on planning and scheduling for major stormwater, drainage, irrigation, and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with the Senior Resident Engineer, Contractor, and project team to ensure timely delivery and manage programme risks.

The role requires 7+ years in planning and scheduling, CPM/ Earned Value proficiency, and experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project in UAE/GCC contexts.