Senior Planning Engineer

Agile Consultants; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Planning Engineer to lead project scheduling for large civil construction programs. The role focuses on developing schedules, tracking progress, and coordinating with project managers and site teams to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree and at least 10 years’ UAE experience, with strong skills in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and deep knowledge of UAE construction standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of UAE experience in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Experience with large-scale civil construction projects.
• Knowledge of UAE construction standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Prepare baseline schedules and monitor progress.
• Track progress and forecast completion timelines.
• Analyze project data and prepare progress reports, dashboards, and planning documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate schedule delays and improve project efficiency.
• Participate in project meetings to review timelines and progress.
• Support resource planning, work sequencing, and scheduling adjustments.
• Ensure planning activities comply with UAE standards and regulations.
• Maintain records of schedules, revisions, and progress updates.

Skills

Project scheduling

Baseline schedules

Progress monitoring

Risk analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Code:026/001/366 Industry:Construction

We are hiring for a Senior Planning Engineer job in Abu Dhabi to support our client’s project planning and scheduling activities within the construction industry. The ideal candidate will develop project schedules, monitor progress, analyze delays, and coordinate closely with project managers and site teams to ensure timely execution of large‑scale civil projects. This role requires strong technical expertise in planning tools, deep knowledge of UAE construction standards, and the ability to manage complex project timelines effectively.

• Develop detailedproject schedules and work plansfor construction projects using industry-standard planning tools.
• Prepare and maintainbaseline schedulesand ensure proper monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project progress and update schedules regularly to reflect actual progress and forecast completion timelines.
• Monitor project performance against the approved schedule and identify any delays or potential risks.
• Analyze project data and prepareprogress reports, dashboards, and planning documentationfor management review.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure alignment between planning activities and on‑site execution.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate schedule delays and improve project efficiency.
• Participate in project meetings to review timelines, discuss progress updates, and address planning‑related challenges.
• Support project teams in resource planning, work sequencing, and scheduling adjustments when required.
• Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply withUAE construction standards and regulations.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records of project schedules, revisions, and progress updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineeringis required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the UAEwithin the construction industry.
• Strong experience inproject planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring.
• Proficiency in planning tools such asPrimavera P6 and MS Project.
• Demonstrated experience in handlinglarge-scale construction projects.
• Good knowledge ofUAE construction standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify project risks and delays.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to effectively work with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple planning activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.