Senior Engineer - Planning (Infrastructure and Utilities projects)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai. This role involves preparing, coordinating, and monitoring project schedules while ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Responsibilities include using Primavera P6 for scheduling, analyzing construction progress, and preparing progress reports. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management and proactive problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and coordinating project schedules.
• Ability to analyze construction activity progress.
• Familiarity with contract compliance and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules throughout the construction phases.
• Monitor and analyze progress, proposing corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare regular progress reports highlighting key achievements and risks.

Skills

Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software

Project scheduling

Progress measurement

Analytical skills

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of project schedules, ensuring effective planning, progress measurement, and forecasting throughout all stages of the construction supervision works. The role involves close coordination with the supervision team, contractor, and client to ensure that project milestones are achieved and potential delays are identified and mitigated in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software, covering design, procurement, and construction stages.
• Review and evaluate the Contractor’s baseline programme, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, sequencing logic, and resource allocation.
• Monitor and analyze the progress of construction activities, identifying variances from the plan and proposing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and supervision team to verify progress on site and ensure updates are accurately reflected in the schedule.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting key activities, milestones achieved, delays, risks, and recovery measures.
• Evaluate and verify the Contractor’s Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses, and revised programmes in accordance with contract procedures.
• Develop progress measurement systems