Planning Engineer ( Water Treatment )

Ultiwiseconsult; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is looking for a Planning Engineer to be responsible for project forecasting and scheduling. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of project planning experience with at least 2 years in the water industry. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel is essential. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, tracking progress, and conducting delay analyses. The role offers a salary of 6,000 – 7,000 AED per month and is a full-time position based in Sharjah, UAE.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project planning, with at least 2 years in water industry.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Mandatory English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Prepare baseline schedules aligned with project scope.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against baseline.
• Conduct delay analysis and support recovery planning.
• Prepare structured progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project Scheduling & Baseline Development

CCPM

EVA

Progress Measurement & Tracking

Analytical Reasoning & Problem Solving

Resource Planning & Productivity Tracking

Cost & Budget Monitoring

Change Management

Risk & Stakeholder Management

Governance

Education

BE Mechanical or Civil

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

ERP

Job description

Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer – Responsible for project forecasting, scheduling accuracy, and execution control across all projects.

Job Details

Department: Projects
Reporting To: Project Director
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Full Time

Location

Office Location: Sharjah, UAE
Travel: Flexibility to Travel for deputations

Preferred Joining Date / Recruitment Timeline

December 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain Level 1–Level 4 project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Prepare baseline schedules aligned with project scope, BOQ, resources, and contractual milestones.
• Identify and monitor the critical path, near critical activities, and schedule risks.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress and compare against baseline and look‑ahead plans.
• Prepare S‑curves, dashboards, productivity reports, and earned value analysis (EVA).
• Conduct CCPM buffer monitoring and support recovery planning.
• Perform resource planning including manpower, equipment, and materials; execute resource levelling.
• Forecast resource requirements and identify productivity gaps with site teams.
• Conduct delay analysis using window analysis, impacted methods.
• Support delay claim preparation, EOT requests, and documentation of delay drivers.
• Assess schedule impact of scope changes, design revisions, procurement delays, and site constraints.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and subcontractors for schedule alignment.
• Participate in internal and client progress review meetings and present schedule performance.
• Assist in monitoring project costs, comparing budget vs actual, and preparing cash‑flow forecasts.
• Maintain schedule version control, update logs, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare structured, timely progress reports for internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Ensure planning documents, assumptions, and constraints are clearly recorded and traceable.
• Integrate schedule updates with ERP systems and develop Excel‑based trackers and analytics.
• Analyse productivity trends, KPIs, and variances to recommend corrective actions.
• Demonstrate ownership through proactive risk identification, early warnings, and solution‑driven behaviour.
• Support preparation of as‑built schedules, closeout documentation, and DLP planning.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5+ Years in Project planning, with at least 2 Years in Water Industry.
• Required Qualification: BE Mechanical or Civil.
• Tools/Technologies: Primavera P6 proficiency, Excel proficiency, and ERP hands‑on.
• Key Skills: Project Scheduling & Baseline Development, CCPM & EVA, Progress Measurement & Tracking, Analytical Reasoning & Problem Solving, Resource Planning & Productivity Tracking, Cost & Budget Monitoring, Change Management, Risk & Stakeholder Management, Governance, Documentation & Reporting Discipline, Ownership & Self‑driven Planning Behavior.
• Sector/Industry Experience: Mandatory – Water treatment, Construction, O&G.
• Language Proficiency: Mandatory – English.
• Nationality: Preferred – Any.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: 6,000 – 7,000 AED per month.
No allowances, incentives, or benefits mentioned.

Workday & Timing

Workdays and Timing: 66 Days a week, 99 hrs. a day (as listed).