Planning Engineer UAE National only-Dubai, UAE

Segula Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Segula Technologies in Dubai, UAE is looking for a Planning Engineer responsible for planning and scheduling activities for bids, programs against a baseline (PMB). The role ensures effective monitoring of tasks, schedules, risks, workload and costs.

You will apply project management structures and scheduling techniques (WBS, OBS, RAM, WPBDs, PMB), with experience in Primavera P6 and advanced MS Office, coordinating with clients and the commercial team to support EOT and claims.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in communications and control systems projects (international exposure preferred).
• Technical experience in metro/railway systems including communications & control security passenger information and comfort systems.
• University degree in Engineering (Electronic / Telecommunication / Computer Engineering).
• Professional certificates in Planning & Scheduling (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop the contract programme using contract documents, WBS structures, cost and resource loading.
• Support portfolio management activities (project requests and resource capacity planning).
• Prepare resource plans using productivity rates.
• Prepare operational schedules and monitor project progress based on site conditions.
• Produce and monitor daily/weekly/monthly planning reports and KPIs.
• Report progress and mitigate delays.
• Prepare delay analysis with Commercial team to support Extension of Time (EOT) and claims.
• Coordinate with client and consultant to avoid delays during project execution.
• Lead risk management activities; consolidate risk analysis and monitor updates.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling concepts

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Job Title:Planning Engineer- UAE National only

Sector:Rail / Metro Communications & Control Systems

Location:Dubai United Arab Emirates

Job Summary

The Planning Engineer is responsible for planning and scheduling activities for assigned bids projects or programs against an approved baseline (Performance Measurement Baseline PMB). The role ensures effective monitoring and control of tasks deliverables schedule risks workload and costs.

The Planning Engineer must have strong expertise in project management structures and baselines (WBS OBS RAM WPDDs PMB) scheduling techniques (PERT Critical Path) and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA). The role also supports claims-related activities including Extension of Time (EOT) and delay analysis and performs basic Earned Value tracking and variance analysis to support corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the contract programme using contract documents WBS structures cost and resource loading and relevant project inputs.

• Support portfolio management activities (project requests and resource capacity planning).

• Support feasibility and strategic planning to establish milestones across pre- and post-construction phases (procurement design tender).

• Prepare resource plans using productivity rates.

• Prepare operational schedules and monitor project progress based on site conditions.

• Produce and monitor daily/weekly/monthly planning reports and KPIs.

• Report progress and critical planning issues to project management and propose mitigation actions for expected delays.

• Prepare delay analysis with the Commercial team to support Extension of Time (EOT) and claims.

• Follow up delays and support preparation of formal correspondence to reserve contractual rights for claims.

• Coordinate with client and consultant to avoid delays during project execution.

• Ensure quality and approval of project controls procedures schedules cost reports and reporting deliverables.

• Prepare the Project Controls Plan and support development of project controls procedures.

• Lead/support risk management activities; consolidate risk analysis and monitor updates.

• Coordinate with Finance for target sales budget tracking and invoicing.

• Support contract reviews through collection and analysis of project performance data (schedule cost and resource needs).

Qualifications :

Experience

• Minimum4 yearsof experience in project management.

• Minimum6 yearsof experience inCommunications and Control Systems projects(international exposure preferred).

• Technical experience inmetro/railway systems including communications & control security passenger information and comfort systems.

• Proven ability to manage customers/stakeholders in complex multicultural environments across multi-disciplinary technical areas.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage teams/resources without direct reporting lines.

Education & Certifications

• University Degree in Engineering (Electronic / Telecommunication / Computer Engineering).

• Professional certificates in Planning & Scheduling (preferred).

Additional Information :

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge ofPrimavera P6.

• AdvancedMS Officeskills (Word Excel PowerPoint).

• Strong understanding of scheduling concepts including Critical Path and schedule acceleration principles.

• Basic Earned Value tracking and variance analysis (cost and schedule).

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Proactive solution-oriented mindset.

• Able to work effectively with one or multiple teams.

Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

• Comply with local HSE laws and company HSE requirements.

• Use PPE and safety equipment as required.

• Promote environmental responsibility (waste reduction recycling energy/water conservation).

• Stop work and report immediately if any activity may impact health and safety.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time