Senior Planning Engineer — Dubai Major Project

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Professional subscriptions paid

Job summary

WSP in Dubai is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for a major project. You will develop and maintain schedules, monitor progress, and coordinate with client and contractors to align timelines with resources.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 12–15 years' experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. WSP offers competitive pay and medical cover, with a friendly, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports on timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and contractors to gather relevant planning data.
• Analyze critical paths and constraints to determine the effect of changes on the schedule.
• Propose mitigation measures to recover slippage or avoid potential delays.
• Participate in progress meetings with client and other stakeholders.
• Prepare extension of time (EOT) claims, delay analysis, and other contractual time-related documentation.
• Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with client requirements and standards.
• Support cost control and risk management functions as required.
• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to align schedule with resource and material availability.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

WSP in Dubai is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for a major project. You will develop and maintain schedules, monitor progress, and coordinate with client and contractors to align timelines with resources.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 12–15 years' experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. WSP offers competitive pay and medical cover, with a friendly, inclusive culture.