Planning Engineer/Manager - MEP & Civil (Primavera)

Confidential Company; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced Planning & Scheduling professional in the UAE to lead project planning efforts across construction, real estate and infrastructure sectors. You will develop, monitor and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience, a civil/mechanical engineering degree, and strong CPM knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil / mechanical engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in planning and scheduling within construction, real estate, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CPM and resource leveling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project and planning software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and update baseline schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Integrate planning with cost control, procurement and execution teams to drive efficiency.
• Track progress against schedules and identify potential delays or risks.
• Prepare recovery schedules, mitigation plans and updated forecasts when deviations occur.
• Support planning manager in liaising with consultants, contractors and client representatives.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

CPM

Resource leveling

Reporting

Communication

FIDIC

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil / mechanical engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Planning team is responsible for developing monitoring and updating project schedules ensuring effective resource allocation and supporting timely project delivery.
• The role focuses on integrating planning with cost control procurement and execution teams to drive efficiency minimize delays and provide accurate reporting to management.
• Develop monitor and update baseline schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Prepare project execution plans work breakdown structures WBS and critical path analyses.
• Track progress against schedules and identify potential delays or risks.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Provide detailed analysis of schedule variances resource utilization and productivity trends.
• Support cost control and procurement teams by aligning schedules with budgets and material requirements.
• Prepare recovery schedules mitigation plans and updated forecasts when deviations occur.
• Participate in project reviews to recommend corrective actions and ensure timely completion.
• Assist in claim preparation extension of time EOT analysis and delay justifications.
• Work closely with engineering procurement construction and commercial teams.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved in alignment with contractual obligations.
• Support planning manager in liaising with consultants contractors and client representatives.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Ensure planning deliverables meet client and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil / mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in planning and scheduling within construction, real estate, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proficiency in Primavera (P6), MS Project and planning software.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and construction sequencing.
• Analytical skills in critical path method (CPM) and resource leveling.
• Strong reporting, presentation and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and contractual planning requirements.

Internal Senior GM- Planning Project Managers DirectorsEngineering Procurement Construction Cost Control and Commercial TeamsExternal Clients and Client RepresentativesConsultants and ContractorsVendors Suppliers