Senior Planning & Controls Engineer – Dubai Infrastructure

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding

Job summary

AECOM Middle East is seeking a seasoned Project Planning/Project Controls Engineer to lead schedule and cost controls across complex infrastructure and buildings programs in Dubai. You will shape robust baselines, drive performance and provide insights for confident client decisions.

Role requires 15+ years in planning/controls with expertise in Primavera P6, EVM, risk analysis and reports. On-site, Day 1 onboarding at a Dubai office is required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior planning/controls for infrastructure and buildings.
• Strong base cost and standard planning capability with consultancy and local market experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, cost control, EVM, risk analysis and reporting.
• Client-facing leadership with clear, governance-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead schedule and cost controls across complex programs.
• Develop, review and maintain baselines, recovery and revised schedules.
• Coordinate with construction, procurement, design and commercial teams.
• Prepare master schedules, look-ahead programs and progress reports.
• Support decision-making with planning inputs and corrective actions.
• Prepare and evaluate EOT claims with detailed narratives.

Skills

Primavera P6

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Risk analysis

Executive-quality reporting

Client-facing leadership

Clear communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

AECOM Middle East is seeking a seasoned Project Planning/Project Controls Engineer to lead schedule and cost controls across complex infrastructure and buildings programs in Dubai. You will shape robust baselines, drive performance and provide insights for confident client decisions.

Role requires 15+ years in planning/controls with expertise in Primavera P6, EVM, risk analysis and reports. On-site, Day 1 onboarding at a Dubai office is required.