Planning Engineer - Roads Construction

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Planning Engineer - Roads Construction in Abu Dhabi Emirate to translate site activity into reliable project schedules, monitor progress, and support risk mitigation on major infrastructure projects.

You will maintain detailed Primavera-based plans, review contractor programmes, produce progress reports, and work with project teams to address delays and variations, ensuring timely, informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with 8+ years in road construction or related infra works.
• Strong Primavera capability; capable of translating site activity into reliable schedules and identifying delays.
• Experience in Middle East/UAE construction standards and project delivery practices preferred.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera.
• Review procurement and construction programmes for sequencing, logic, resources, and feasibility.
• Compare actual progress against baselines, highlighting schedule deviations and delays.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports with graphs, milestone tracking, and critical path analysis.
• Collaborate with site supervision teams to verify progress and update planning reports.
• Identify programme risks and mitigation opportunities affecting completion dates.
• Support recovery measures when progress falls behind targets.
• Assess implications of variations and contractor proposals on the programme.

Skills

Primavera

Project planning

Road construction

Schedule management

Critical path analysis

Progress measurement

Delay analysis

Risk identification

Contractor review

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Planning Engineer - Roads Construction Job Snapshot Role: Planning Engineer - Roads Construction Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Project Management Experience: 8 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Planning Engineer - Roads Construction in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced planning professional with strong expertise in road construction schedules, Primavera-based project controls, progress monitoring, critical path analysis, and contractor programme evaluation. AECOM is hiring an engineer who can translate site activity into reliable project schedules, identify emerging delays, support risk mitigation, and provide accurate planning information for major infrastructure delivery.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Project Management Salary: 18000-30000 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 support the successful delivery of road and infrastructure construction projects by maintaining reliable schedules and providing clear visibility of project performance. Working alongside project managers, supervision teams, contractors, and other stakeholders, the role helps ensure that procurement, construction activities, milestones, risks, variations, and potential delays are properly assessed and reflected in the overall programme. Accurate planning information will be essential for management decisions, progress reviews, claim assessments, and timely corrective action throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera and comparable project planning systems.
• Review contractor and subcontractor procurement and construction programmes to assess sequencing, logic, resources, and delivery feasibility.
• Compare actual site progress against approved baseline and updated programmes, highlighting schedule deviations and emerging delays.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports supported by graphs, schedule data, milestone tracking, and critical path analysis.
• Work closely with site supervision teams to obtain verified progress information and incorporate current project status into planning reports.
• Conduct site visits independently to evaluate physical progress against planned construction activities.
• Identify programme risks, scheduling constraints, and potential opportunities that may affect project completion dates.
• Support the development of mitigation and recovery measures where progress falls behind approved targets.
• Assess the programme implications of additional works, variations, scope changes, and contractor proposals.
• Maintain detailed scheduling and monitoring records that may support extension-of-time reviews, claims evaluation, and dispute resolution.
• Participate in project workshops, coordination meetings, and progress discussions with contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Provide planning information to senior management that supports timely decisions and effective project control.
• Review construction methodologies and sequencing to determine their impact on programme performance.
• Ensure planning documentation remains accurate, traceable, and aligned with current project conditions.

Ideal Profile

The position requires a Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management together with at least 8 years of relevant experience in road construction or closely related infrastructure works. Candidates should bring practical knowledge of construction methodologies, programme development, contractor scheduling, progress measurement, and critical path techniques. Strong Primavera capability is important, along with the analytical ability to detect inconsistencies and evaluate programme performance accurately. Experience working within the Middle East construction sector is preferred, while familiarity with UAE construction regulations, infrastructure standards, and project delivery practices will be advantageous. The successful professional will be comfortable working between office-based planning activities and construction sites, communicating findings clearly to technical and management teams.

Skills Set

• Primavera
• Project planning and scheduling
• Road construction planning
• Construction programme development
• Baseline schedule management
• Critical path analysis
• Progress measurement
• Schedule variance analysis
• Contractor programme review
• Procurement programme monitoring
• Construction sequencing
• Project controls
• Progress reporting
• Schedule forecasting
• Risk identification
• Delay analysis
• Mitigation planning
• Recovery scheduling
• Variation impact assessment
• Claims support documentation
• Site progress verificationConstruction methodology review
• Civil infrastructure projects
• UAE construction standards
• Stakeholder coordination

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure and road construction programmes in Abu Dhabi Emirate while developing deeper expertise in planning, scheduling, and project controls. Infrastructure investment continues to create strong demand for engineers who can combine construction knowledge with advanced programme management capabilities. AECOM offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams, complex project environments, digital planning tools, experienced technical specialists, and structured professional development. For an established planning engineer, the position offers a strong platform to broaden project controls experience and progress toward senior planning and project management responsibilities.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and professional services organization delivering planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management services. Its teams support transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental projects, working with public and private-sector clients to develop resilient and sustainable infrastructure solutions.