Senior Planning Engineer

GHD; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to oversee daily construction site activities, ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing efficient planning functions, reviewing schedules, and collaborating with project management teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of engineering and construction principles. This role offers an opportunity to tackle significant challenges in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Multicultural workforce

Supportive team environment

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a planning role within construction.
• Strong understanding of engineering and construction principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning functions.
• Review project schedules and provide recommendations.
• Produce project status reports and manage dashboards.
• Liaise with project teams to resolve issues.
• Lead development of progress reports and presentations.

Skills

Efficient planning functions

Schedule review

Project management support

Risk analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

With more than 14,000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding client expectations and contributing to their success.

If you want to start a career with impact, solving everyday problems and tackling major challenges faced by our clients and communities, GHD is the place for you.

We are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves supervising daily work at construction sites to ensure quality and timeliness.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement efficient planning functions, including Work Breakdown Structure, Master Schedule review, Manpower Histograms, Cost Loading, Progress Measurement Systems, and coordination.
2. Review schedules and progress, providing recommendations for approval based on contract terms and GHD's methodologies.
3. Produce project status reports and manage dashboards.
4. Collaborate with Project Management to support teams and supervise performance to ensure standards are met.
5. Liaise with the project team to discuss progress and resolve issues.
6. Review time extension claims, conduct forensic schedule analysis, perform risk analysis, and develop continuous improvement strategies.
7. Understand and apply engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts; develop critical path networks and bar charts.
8. Review contractor schedules and progress reports, validating progress data with the site team.
9. Document deviations or deficiencies and draft notifications to contractors.
10. Lead the development of weekly and monthly progress reports and presentations, coordinating with the project team.
11. Present progress updates at meetings.
12. Coordinate with site engineers to verify daily progress reports and provide data for EOT claims.
13. Support project program development and time impact analysis.
14. Create reports on baseline targets, actual earned values, and forecasts.
15. Implement technological and digital innovations in planning and record-keeping.
16. Develop and update project schedules, plans, and procedures.
17. Identify and resolve conflicts related to schedule, budget, or changes.
18. Review project documentation and analyze architectural drawings using relevant software.
19. Support external communication systems and supervise construction activities.
20. Follow health, safety, and environmental policies, identifying risks and ensuring safe working conditions.
21. Assign short-term work schedules to team members, ensuring timely completion.
22. Communicate action plans, motivate teams, and align efforts with organizational goals.
23. Manage team performance, provide coaching, and conduct performance appraisals.
24. Coordinate quality assurance activities, including testing and inspections, and implement improvements.
25. Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
26. Assist in managing client and customer relationships using relevant systems.

Join GHD and take on some of the world's toughest challenges with a supportive team.

We value a multicultural workforce and celebrate individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fair and inclusive employment practices, welcoming diverse perspectives to foster innovation.