Senior Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 12–15 years of experience in engineering roles. This position offers competitive pay and first-class medical benefits, alongside a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive pay

First class medical cover

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of relevant experience required.
• Proficient in project scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports.
• Coordinate with project teams and contractors.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us. Senior Planning Engineer to join our team for a major project in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports on timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and contractors to gather relevant planning data.
• Analyze critical paths and constraints to determine the effect of changes on the schedule.
• Propose mitigation measures to recover slippage or avoid potential delays.
• Participate in progress meetings with client and other stakeholders.
• Prepare extension of time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and other contractual time-related documentation.
• Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with client requirements and standards.
• Support cost control and risk management functions as required.
• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to align schedule with resource and material availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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