Senior Planning Engineer – Infrastructure Programs (Dubai)

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 267,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career growth

Exposure to complex infrastructure programs

Supportive culture focused on wellbeing

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai seeks a Planning Engineer to lead planning and scheduling for major community development and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management, with at least ten years of experience in infrastructure planning.

The role includes a focus on developing and managing project schedules, liaising with stakeholders, and preparing detailed progress reports. The company promotes long-term career growth in a supportive environment dedicated to performance and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in planning and scheduling for infrastructure and community development projects.
• Strong background in utilities, roads, landscaping, and structural works.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, interfaces, and coordination requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend approval of contractors' baseline schedules.
• Develop and manage an integrated master schedule covering multiple packages.
• Prepare monthly and periodic progress reports with schedule analysis.
• Coordinate with contractors and the employer to resolve planning and scheduling issues.
• Attend project meetings and provide planning inputs.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling

Primavera P6

Delay and time impact analysis

Progress measurement and reporting

Claims and extension of time assessment

Interface and risk coordination

Infrastructure project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Parsons in Dubai seeks a Planning Engineer to lead planning and scheduling for major community development and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management, with at least ten years of experience in infrastructure planning.

The role includes a focus on developing and managing project schedules, liaising with stakeholders, and preparing detailed progress reports. The company promotes long-term career growth in a supportive environment dedicated to performance and employee wellbeing.