Senior Planning Engineer - Infrastructure

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Development UAE is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai to support the timely delivery of infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing detailed project schedules, tracking progress across various activities, and coordinating with multiple teams.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and over ten years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, with strong skills in Primavera and project scheduling.

This position offers a competitive salary range of 18,000–28,000 AED per month, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects, including planning and scheduling responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in Primavera, MS Project, and project planning tools.
• Proven experience handling large-scale infrastructure works, roadworks, utilities, or civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera, MS Project, and other planning tools.
• Track progress across roadworks, utilities, site works, and construction milestones.
• Coordinate with site, technical, construction, consultant, subcontractor, and client representative teams.

Skills

Infrastructure Planning

Primavera

MS Project

Project Scheduling

Progress Monitoring

Delay Analysis

Recovery Schedules

Look‑Ahead Planning

Roadworks

Utilities

Civil Engineering

Construction Coordination

Project Reporting

Critical Path Analysis

Contractual Requirements

Consultant Coordination

Subcontractor Coordination

Client Coordination

Large‑Scale Infrastructure Projects

Education

B.Tech, M.Tech, or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai, UAE for the Construction industry is a senior infrastructure planning role for an experienced civil engineering professional with strong expertise in Primavera, project scheduling, progress monitoring, and delay analysis. The position supports the timely delivery of roadworks, utilities, and large‑scale infrastructure projects through accurate planning, coordination, reporting, and recovery schedule management.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Project Management
Salary: 18,000–28,000 AED (per month; confirm directly with the employer)
Gender: Any
Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera, MS Project, and other planning tools.
• Track progress across roadworks, utilities, infrastructure activities, site works, and construction milestones.
• Coordinate with site, technical, construction, consultant, subcontractor, and client representative teams to support smooth project execution.
• Develop look‑ahead plans, progress reports, recovery schedules, and planning updates for management review.
• Analyze delays, identify critical‑path impacts, and propose practical mitigation strategies to protect project timelines.
• Review project specifications, contractual requirements, work sequences, and schedule dependencies to support accurate planning.
• Monitor actual progress against baseline schedules and highlight risks, slippages, productivity gaps, and resource concerns.
• Support project teams with planning data, progress measurement, reporting formats, and schedule control requirements.
• Assist in preparing planning documentation for meetings, claims support, progress presentations, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure planning activities remain aligned with contractual timelines, quality expectations, and infrastructure project delivery goals.

Ideal Profile

• B.Tech, M.Tech, or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects, including planning and scheduling responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in Primavera, MS Project, and project planning tools.
• Proven experience handling large‑scale infrastructure works, roadworks, utilities, or civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, progress monitoring, delay analysis, recovery planning, and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, site teams, technical teams, and client representatives.
• Excellent communication, coordination, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Detail‑oriented approach with the ability to manage deadlines, project pressure, and complex schedule requirements.
• Experience in Dubai or UAE infrastructure projects is an advantage.

Skills Set

• Infrastructure Planning
• Primavera
• MS Project
• Project Scheduling
• Progress Monitoring
• Delay Analysis
• Recovery Schedules
• Look‑Ahead Planning
• Roadworks
• Utilities
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Coordination
• Project Reporting
• Critical Path Analysis
• Contractual Requirements
• Consultant Coordination
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Client Coordination
• Large‑Scale Infrastructure Projects

Why Join Us

• Work with a Dubai‑based development team involved in infrastructure and construction project delivery.
• Build senior‑level planning experience across roadworks, utilities, schedules, reporting, and project controls.
• Strengthen your career in infrastructure planning, Primavera scheduling, delay mitigation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Join a project‑driven environment where accurate planning, timely reporting, and schedule control directly support successful delivery.