Senior Planning Engineer

Sourcet Global; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is hiring a Senior Planning Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting to ensure project timelines are met. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with 7+ years of planning experience, including 3+ years in the UAE. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Excel is essential. PMP or PSP certification is preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of total experience in Planning.
• At least 3 years of experience within the UAE.
• PMP or PSP certifications are highly preferred.
• Must be a member of the UAE Society of Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Overall scheduling and progress monitoring of projects.
• Act as a bridge between site execution team and management.
• Ensure project timelines are met through data-driven insights.

Skills

Scheduling & Baseline Management

Progress Monitoring

Coordination

Claims & Forensic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer

WE'RE HIRING: Senior Planning Engineer

Location: UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah)

Job Summary

The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible for the overall scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting of projects from inception to handover. You will act as the bridge between the site execution team and senior management, providing data-driven insights to ensure project timelines are met. You must be an expert in logic-linking complex activities and managing the critical path in a high-pressure environment.

Core Responsibilities

1. Scheduling & Baseline Management
2. Progress Monitoring & Performance
3. Coordination & Authority Management (UAE Specific)
4. Reporting & Communication.
5. Claims & Forensic Planning

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical).
2. Software Skills: Expert in Primavera P6 (EPPM/PPM).
3. Advanced MS Excel (for complex dashboards and data manipulation).
4. Familiarity with Power BI for automated reporting is a strong plus.
5. Professional Experience: 7+ years of total experience in Planning. At least 3 years of experience within the UAE.
6. Certifications: PMP or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) is highly preferred.
7. Legal: Must be a member of the UAE Society of Engineers.