Senior Planning Engineer

AECO; Dubai; On-site; AED 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Dubai is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop and maintain schedules for stormwater, drainage, pumping stations, and related infrastructure. You will support project controls, progress monitoring, and coordination with Dubai Municipality, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires 5–10 years of planning experience, CPM methodology knowledge, and strong English communication. On-site work in Dubai with cross-functional collaboration offers exposure to major infrastructure programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in planning and scheduling infrastructure projects.
• Experience in stormwater, drainage, sewerage, pumping stations, utility networks, roads, or related infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost control, progress measurement, and reporting systems.
• Experience in schedule development, baseline preparation, and schedule updates.
• Understanding of scope management, change management, and earned value methodology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, revised schedules, and look-ahead programs.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances, delays, and potential risks.
• Collect, analyze, and update planning data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for project activities.
• Perform schedule impact assessments and support Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations.
• Assist in progress measurement and earned value analysis.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction activities against approved schedules.
• Review contractor schedules and assess compliance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, contractors, and stakeholders regarding progress and planning issues.
• Prepare manpower histograms, resource allocation reports, productivity analyses, and cash flow forecasts.
• Track critical path activities and recommend corrective actions to maintain milestones.
• Assist in risk identification, mitigation planning, and schedule recovery strategies.

Skills

CPM scheduling techniques

Analytical and problem-solving

English communication and reporting

Project controls and cost control

Schedule development/baseline

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower - Site

Company Description

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Job Description

The Planning Engineer shall be responsible for developing, maintaining, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure the successful delivery of stormwater, drainage, pumping station, utility diversion, and associated infrastructure works. The role supports project controls, progress monitoring, reporting, delay analysis, risk management, and coordination with Dubai Municipality, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, revised schedules, and look-ahead programs.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances, delays, and potential risks.
• Collect, analyze, and update planning data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for project activities.
• Perform schedule impact assessments and support Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations.
• Assist in progress measurement and earned value analysis.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction activities against approved schedules.
• Review contractor schedules and assess compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support scope control, change management, and schedule baseline maintenance.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, contractors, and stakeholders regarding project progress and planning issues.
• Prepare manpower histograms, resource allocation reports, productivity analyses, and cash flow forecasts.
• Track critical path activities and recommend corrective actions to maintain project milestones.
• Assist in risk identification, mitigation planning, and schedule recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements, project specifications, and contract conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in planning and scheduling infrastructure projects.
• Experience in stormwater, drainage, sewerage, pumping stations, utility networks, roads, or related infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost control, progress measurement, and reporting systems.
• Experience in schedule development, baseline preparation, and schedule updates.
• Understanding of scope management, change management, and earned value methodology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English.

Additional Information

• Previous experience on Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, TAQA, ADNOC, or other major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience in stormwater rehabilitation, sewer networks, NDRC/microtunneling, or pumping station projects.

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