Senior Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Scheduling & Control

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai to lead the preparation, coordination and monitoring of project schedules across design, procurement and construction stages. You will work closely with the supervision team, contractor and client to ensure milestones are achieved and delays mitigated.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related) and Primavera P6 certification, with a minimum of 10 years' post-graduate experience on infrastructure projects in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Primavera P6 certification mandatory.
• Membership in PMI/AACEI is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai Authority procedures (RTA/DEWA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software across design, procurement and construction stages.
• Review and evaluate Contractors baseline programme for contract compliance, sequencing and resources.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer and supervision team to verify progress and updates on site.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports detailing milestones, delays, risks and recovery measures.
• Evaluate EOT claims and revised programmes per contract procedures.
• Develop progress measurement systems and performance indicators for project control.
• Conduct trend analyses and what-if scenarios to assess changes and mitigations.
• Support cash flow forecasts, resource histograms and manpower projections.
• Coordinate planning deliverables with Cost Control, Engineering, Procurement and Construction teams.
• Present schedule status and recovery strategies in progress/coordination meetings.
• Assist PM and Construction Manager in risk identification and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM PM&C procedures and data integrity.
• Mentor junior planners and site engineers in scheduling techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai to lead the preparation, coordination and monitoring of project schedules across design, procurement and construction stages. You will work closely with the supervision team, contractor and client to ensure milestones are achieved and delays mitigated.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related) and Primavera P6 certification, with a minimum of 10 years' post-graduate experience on infrastructure projects in the