Planning Engineer, Transport & Infrastructure (Dubai)

Zutari; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari in Dubai is seeking a Planning Engineer to join our Transport Unit. You will support project managers in planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting on transport and infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges.

Strong experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project, plus cost/schedule risk management, is essential. The role requires excellent analytical and communication skills in English; UAE experience and familiarity with local authorities are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in planning & scheduling on major transport/infrastructure/construction projects.
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project (Power BI knowledge is a plus).
• Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts, programme management principles, and cost/schedule risk management.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including proficiency in Excel and schedule dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Consultancy, engineer’s representative, or project management experience preferred.
• UAE experience highly desirable, including familiarity with local authorities/clients and their processes (e.g., RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat/du, NOC processes).

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 (and other planning tools as required).
• Support project managers in preparing baseline schedules, WBS, programme narratives, and resource/cost loading (where required).
• Monitor progress against baseline, identify slippages and critical path impacts, and recommend corrective/recovery actions.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, utilities, and construction teams to obtain accurate updates and maintain realistic forecasts.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, and schedule narratives for internal and client reporting.
• Support preparation and review of look‑ahead programmes, key milestone trackers, and interface schedules (utilities diversions, traffic management, permits/approvals).
• Assist with delay analysis, EOT support, and delay impact assessments in line with contractual requirements (including FIDIC where applicable).
• Participate in risk reviews/workshops and maintain schedule risk items, constraints, and mitigations.
• Ensure planning outputs align with Zutari standards and client requirements, including documentation control and auditability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Zutari in Dubai is seeking a Planning Engineer to join our Transport Unit. You will support project managers in planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting on transport and infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges.

Strong experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project, plus cost/schedule risk management, is essential. The role requires excellent analytical and communication skills in English; UAE experience and familiarity with local authorities are highly desirable.