Senior Planning Engineer: Construction Planning & Controls

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova International General Contracting is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in the UAE to lead planning, controls, and reporting across contracting and PMC environments. The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.

You will review contractor programs, monitor progress against baselines, and provide independent planning advice, handling delays, time impact analyses, and EOT submissions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in façade systems within UAE contracting or façade specialist roles.
• Strong knowledge of curtain wall, cladding, glazing, and waterproofing systems.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings and technical submittals.
• Familiarity with UAE regulations and authority requirements.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to manage technical issues proactively and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate project schedules from contractor and PMC perspectives.
• Review and challenge contractor programs to ensure feasibility and accuracy.
• Establish planning standards, reporting structures, and project controls processes.
• Progress monitoring and performance management against baseline schedules.
• Analyze progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports for clients and senior management.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Nova International General Contracting is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in the UAE to lead planning, controls, and reporting across contracting and PMC environments. The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.

You will review contractor programs, monitor progress against baselines, and provide independent planning advice, handling delays, time impact analyses, and EOT submissions as needed.