Senior Planning Engineer

Gardinia Contracting; Dubai; Presencial; AED 380.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gardinia Contracting, the fully integrated construction powerhouse behind Azizi Developments, seeks a Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai to lead planning, scheduling and project controls for high-rise projects.

You will develop baselines in Primavera P6, create S-curves, power BI dashboards and deliver data-driven insights to senior management and clients.

This role requires 10+ years of UAE contracting experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong knowledge of FIDIC and delay analysis.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of planning/scheduling experience in contracting firms.
• Proven track record on high-rise tower/building projects in the UAE.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (baseline development, loading, progress updates, schedule analysis).
• Strong knowledge of Power BI for dashboards and analytics.
• Solid understanding of FIDIC contract conditions in UAE construction.
• Experience in delay analysis methodologies (Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis).

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and update project baseline programmes and schedule revisions using Primavera P6.
• Prepare and monitor S-curves, Manpower Histograms, Look-Ahead Schedules, and Resource Deployment Plans.
• Track and report progress against the baseline, noting variances and critical path deviations.
• Conduct delay analysis and support EOT and TIA reports.
• Build interactive Power BI dashboards for project performance reporting.
• Coordinate with site teams, PMs, and subcontractors for data capture.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for management and clients.

Conocimientos

Detailed planning

Schedule control

Delay analysis

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Herramientas

Primavera P6

Power BI

FIDIC

Descripción del empleo

We are Azizi, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai's prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

Gardinia Contracting, the fully integrated construction powerhouse behind Azizi Developments, is at the forefront of some of Dubai's most ambitious real estate ventures. Our team is responsible for delivering iconic projects such as Burj Azizi, poised to become the world's second tallest tower, and the expansive Azizi Venice master community in Dubai South. From civil works and MEP to interior fit-outs, landscaping, and pools, we manage every detail in-house through a hands-on, quality-first approach. Gardinia is rapidly scaling to support a growing portfolio of luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality developments. If you are ready to be part of the team shaping Dubai's skyline, your future starts here.

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for all planning, scheduling, and project controls functions within the contracting team. The role demands a hands-on professional with deep expertise in high-rise tower and building construction projects in the UAE, capable of driving schedule performance and delivering data-driven insights to senior management and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update project baseline programmes and schedule revisions using Primavera P6
• Prepare and monitor S-curves, Manpower Histograms, Look-Ahead Schedules, and Resource Deployment Plans
• Track and report project progress against the approved baseline, highlighting variances and critical path deviations
• Conduct delay analysis and support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and Time Impact Analysis (TIA) reports
• Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for project performance reporting and executive-level visibility
• Coordinate with site teams, project managers, and subcontractors to capture accurate and timely progress data
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for internal management and client/authority submissions
• Review and assess subcontractor programmes for compliance with the master schedule
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation measures proactively
• Support tender and pre-construction planning with programme inputs and methodology statements
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations related to programme submission and reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of planning/scheduling experience, with significant tenure in a contracting firm
• Proven track record on high-rise tower and building construction projects in the UAE
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 - baseline development, resource/cost loading, progress updates, and schedule analysis
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI - dashboard creation, data modelling, and project analytics
• Sound understanding of FIDIC contract conditions as applied in UAE construction
• Experience in delay analysis methodologies (Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis)