Senior Planning Engineer

Tiger Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead the baseline master schedule for high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects. You will drive the creation of the baseline, manage day-to-day progress deviations, optimize resources, and mitigate delays to ensure timely and profitable delivery.

You will develop detailed schedules using Primavera P6, integrate procurement and subcontractor timelines, monitor progress against the baseline, and prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/architectural engineering or construction management.
• 8–12+ years of total construction scheduling experience in UAE/GCC.
• 5+ years with main contractors on high-rise building projects (G+40 or iconic towers).
• Advanced Primavera P6 Proficiency and Excel/Power BI for data analytics.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and EOT/variation clauses is beneficial.
• PMI/PSP credentials are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and secure client approve baseline programme and detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Integrate engineering deliverables, procurement cycles, and subcontractor timelines into Baseline Programme.
• Monitor progress against baseline and ensure floor-to-floor cycle targets are met.
• Generate short-term look-aheads and coordinate with site managers and subcontractors.
• Prepare PV/EV/AC/SV analyses and EOT supporting documentation.
• Perform forensic delay analysis and propose recovery schedules.
• Develop cost-loaded schedules and progress reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with Project Director, Procurement, QS, and Technical Engineering teams.

Skills

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

Scheduling

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil / architecture engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6 Pro

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible for the overall scheduling, progress control, and resource optimization of high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use construction projects. Operating from the contractor’s perspective, you will drive the creation of the baseline master schedule, manage day-to-day site progress deviations, optimize resource layouts, and mitigate delays to ensure profitable and timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build and secure client approval for the project baseline programme, detailed construction schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Build precise logic sequences specific to high rise buildings, including substructure, structural core walls, post-tensioning slabs, structural steel, façade/curtain walls, MEP risers, fit-outs, and vertical transportation (elevators/hoists).
• Integrate the engineering deliverables, material procurement cycles, and subcontractors’ mobilization and detailed timelines into the Baseline Programme.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly site physical progress against the baseline, ensuring structural cycle times (e.g., floor-to-floor cycle days) match targets.
• Generate short-term rolling operational schedules (such as 2-weeks or 1-month look-aheads) to coordinate day-to-day site execution with site managers and subcontractors.
• Present the main contractor in progress and planning meetings.
• Calculate Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), Actual Cost (AC), and Schedule Variance (SV) to assess overall project health.
• Perform rigorous forensic delay analysis using standard delay methodologies to evaluate the impact of employer or third-party changes.
• Prepare and compile technical substantiation documents, narrative reports, and critical path analysis for EOT claims to defend the contractor's contractual position.
• Identify potential disruptions early, run "What-If" scenarios, and propose acceleration or recovery schedules to catch up on lost time.
• Load labor, materials, and major equipment (e.g., tower cranes, concrete pumps, hoists) into the schedule to monitor resource histograms and prevent logistical bottlenecks on tight urban sites.
• Develop and maintain cost-loaded schedules to project contractor cash flow requirements and match billings with actual project progress.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for senior management, detailing critical path shifts, KPIs, and resource productivity.
• Work closely with the Project Director, Procurement, Quantity Surveyors (QS), and Technical Engineering teams to resolve cross-functional roadblocks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil / architecture engineering or construction management from a recognized university.
• 8 to 12+ years of total experience in construction scheduling UAE / GCC, with at least 5 years working directly for Main Contractors on High-Rise Building projects (minimum G+40 floors or iconic towers).
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 Professional, and advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI (for data analytics and dashboard generation).
• Deep knowledge of structural and architectural sequences, construction methodologies for tall buildings, and logistical challenges of high-density sites.
• Strong understanding of standard construction contracts (such as FIDIC Red Book) related to extension of time clauses and variation orders.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional) credentials from AACE International are highly advantageous.