Planning Engineer - Water projects

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Dubai is looking for experienced Planning Engineers specializing in water projects. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in design and construction planning, particularly in projects involving drainage, sewerage, and irrigation systems. Strong knowledge of local regulations is essential, along with skills in project execution planning and cost estimation using Primavera. The role is based in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of design and construction programming/planning experience.
• Experience with Dubai Municipality Water Projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project execution plan with the resident engineer.
• Set activity targets and ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality specifications.
• Monitor daily work progress and report any potential delays.
• Continuously compare planned and actual progress.

Skills

Project execution planning

Cost estimation using Primavera

Monitoring and reporting

Analysis of field results

Education

Relevant degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

We are looking for experienced Planning Engineers – Water Projects with a strong background in drainage, sewerage, irrigation lines and water infrastructure in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• The Planning Engineer, in association with the resident engineer, shall develop the project execution plan, considering proper engineering techniques and milestone sequences.
• Set targets for activities based on each project activity and ensure it meets Dubai Municipality specifications and requirements.
• Estimate timescales and costs using specialized design software packages (Primavera).
• Monitor day‑to‑day work progress, provide accurate weekly and monthly reports, and communicate potential delays or slippages swiftly.
• Track and analyse field results.
• Compare planned and actual progress continuously, reporting any differences to the lead project manager.
• Study the impact of alternative approaches.

Experience on Dubai Municipality Water Projects

Preferred experience in similar projects with Dubai Municipality.

Requirements

• Relevant degree from a recognised university and civil engineering background.
• Not less than ten years of design and construction programming/planning experience in similar projects.
• Work location: Dubai, UAE.

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