Senior Planning Engineer

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our Planning team. The role focuses on developing and monitoring detailed project programmes, tracking progress, and coordinating with stakeholders to keep projects aligned with approved timelines.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, with consultancy exposure and strong knowledge of Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Consultancy experience is mandatory/preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience in preparing baseline programmes, schedule updates and progress reports.
• Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.
• Candidates should be available to join within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and planning programmes.
• Prepare baseline programmes, schedule updates and revised programmes.
• Monitor actual project progress against planned progress and identify deviations.
• Track critical activities, milestones and project deliverables.
• Identify schedule delays, risks and potential areas of slippage and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and planning presentations.
• Develop look-ahead programmes and monitor short-term project activities.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, project teams and other stakeholders for progress updates.
• Review the impact of changes, delays and variations on project schedules.
• Assist in developing recovery programmes and mitigation plans where required.
• Monitor project performance against approved baseline schedules.
• Provide regular updates to management regarding project progress, delays and forecast completion dates.
• Maintain accurate planning records, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support project teams in effective planning, coordination and timely execution.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Consultancy experience

Schedule risk analysis

Communication & coordination

Progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our Planning team in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling, with strong consultancy experience.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and monitoring project programmes, tracking progress, identifying schedule delays and risks, preparing planning reports, and coordinating with project stakeholders to ensure projects remain aligned with approved timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and planning programmes.

• Prepare baseline programmes, schedule updates and revised programmes.

• Monitor actual project progress against planned progress and identify deviations.

• Track critical activities, milestones and project deliverables.

• Identify schedule delays, risks and potential areas of slippage and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and planning presentations.

• Develop look-ahead programmes and monitor short-term project activities.

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, project teams and other stakeholders for progress updates.

• Review the impact of changes, delays and variations on project schedules.

• Assist in developing recovery programmes and mitigation plans where required.

• Monitor project performance against approved baseline schedules.

• Provide regular updates to management regarding project progress, delays and forecast completion dates.

• Maintain accurate planning records, schedules and supporting documentation.

• Support project teams in effective planning, coordination and timely execution.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline.

2. 8–10 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling.

3. Consultancy experience is mandatory/preferred.

4. Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6.

5. Good understanding of project planning, scheduling and progress monitoring.

6. Experience in preparing baseline programmes, schedule updates and progress reports.

7. Ability to analyse schedule deviations, delays and project risks.

8. Strong communication, analytical and coordination skills.

9. Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.

10. Candidates should be available to join within 1 month.