Planning Engineer (Water & Wastewater)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is looking for a Planning Engineer in Dubai. This role involves overseeing project planning and scheduling, managing risks, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects, preferably related to Dubai Municipality. Join a community of 22,000 employees dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Dubai Municipality infrastructure projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the planning and scheduling of projects.
• Create detailed project plans and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor daily progress, update project plans, and track schedules.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Risk management

Project administration

Technical engineering planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Stantec is looking to recruit a Planning Engineer to join our team in Dubai. The Planning Engineer will be working on projects associated with stormwater & drainage, flood alleviation, wastewater networks and water distribution networks. This will involve undertaking investigations, planning, designing, tendering, contract administration and construction monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Technical Delivery: Planning Engineer will oversee and coordinate the planning and scheduling of various projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and on time.
• Creating detailed project plans, identifying potential risks or issues, and developing contingency plans to mitigate those risks.
• Working closely with Resident Engineer, clients, and contractors to define project timelines and setting goals, objectives, and milestones.
• Monitoring the day-by-day progress of projects, including updating project plans, tracking schedules and timelines, and reporting to senior management.
• Providing regular financial reports and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.
• Support project activities through the application of technical engineering planning, principles and techniques; identifying non-conforming materials, generating reports and corrective actions, and coordinating responses.
• Assist in project administration including writing technical reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
• Develop the Project Execution Plan considering proper engineering techniques and milestone sequences for the project with support of RE/ARE.
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates for project design and construction.
• Tracking and analyzing field results; continually comparing planned progress with actual progress and reporting differences to the Resident Engineer.
• Liaison with teams working remotely from other parts of the world to facilitate task and project completion.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Resident Engineer.
• Build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work safely.
• Operate in line with Stantec Core Values and the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
• Certifications in Primavera software package.
• Experience in Dubai Municipality infrastructure projects is an advantage.

About Stantec:

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

Work Location(s)

United Arab Emirates-Dubai

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Type

Regular

Job Category

Civil Engineering, Construction, Contracts Procurement, Project Management, Project Planning and Controls