Senior Planning Engineer

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai seeks a Planning Engineer to monitor project performance, manage project schedules, and coordinate with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have proven expertise in Primavera P6. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. This full-time role does not offer remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 and other project scheduling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance against baselines and contractual framework.
• Manage cross-functional coordination for smooth project running.
• Handle resource planning milestones and task scheduling.

Skills

Project control techniques

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Project scheduling software

Job description

Monitors project performance against performance baselines and Contractual framework.

Manage the cross-functional coordination to ensure the smooth running of the project.

Handle resource planning milestone and scheduling of tasks. Report the delays and risks and their impact to project schedule and budget.

Monitor the progress against contract milestones. Assist Project Manager/ Resident Engineer on contract management matters. Maintain risk register in order to foresee possibility of occurrence and advice correction actions to the PM/ RE.

Support the preparation of EOT and cost claims variation orders and claim reviews. Maintain a record of events which can be helpful to support claims

Attends and chairs progress meetings and track outcomes and deliverables

Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks/conflicts and document them in the Project Risk Register.

Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions / recovery plan.

Use project control techniques to meet timely delivery of projects minimizing claims and disputes between project stakeholders.

Assess the time impact of each change variation and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice.

Manage a team of planning engineers from Sub-Consultant/Contractors.

Interface effectively with all stakeholders conduct presentations to the management.

Provide response to Contractors notices using programme data Contract provisions reference to Construction standards/practices etc. and issue delay notices for the contractors culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractors performance is behind the schedule.

Verify measures of works completed and prepare/review monthly reports.

Detailed assessment of the complex claims including Extension of Time Disruption etc. using leading forensic delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis demonstrate the cause & effect of individual event and ability to identify the contractors concurrent delay.

Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues claims/notices etc. and maintain Contemporary records.

Report to Resident Engineer and update on issues as required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 and other project scheduling software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Track record of successful project delivery within time and budget constraints
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies techniques and project management principles
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulations
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional certifications in project management or planning (desirable)
• Adaptability and resilience in handling challenging project situations

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time