Senior Planning Engineer

Lazourdy Contracting & Gen. Maint.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazourdy Contracting & Gen. Maint. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead scheduling, planning, and control activities on site. The role requires developing and updating baselines, tracking progress, and coordinating with project teams to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree and at least 8 years of UAE experience, with strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills to manage complex construction schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with UAE experience.
• Minimum 8 years of project planning and scheduling experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project schedules and work programs.
• Monitor progress, identify critical paths, forecast delays.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams and procurement.
• Support tender and pre-construction planning and risk mitigation.

Skills

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, updating, and monitoring project schedules and work programs, ensuring alignment with project scope, resources, and timelines. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and analyzing progress reports, identifying critical paths, forecasting delays, and proposing corrective actions in coordination with project managers and site teams. The role involves overseeing project control activities, including resource loading, productivity analysis, and coordination with procurement and site execution to maintain realistic plans. The Senior Planning Engineer will also support tender and pre-construction planning, prepare baseline schedules, and contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/ with 8 - 15 years’ experience in UAE.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience: Proficiency in project management software, Primavera P6.
• Strong project Planning and Production Planning skills, with experience in developing and managing detailed construction schedules.
• Advanced Analytical Skills and Project Control capabilities, including progress tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Effective Communication skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and MS Office tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline; advanced certification in planning or project management is an advantage.
• Several years of relevant experience in construction planning, preferably in building, Civil, and MEP projects in the UAE or GCC region.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, contracts, and industry standards, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to work on-site in Abu Dhabi, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.