Senior Planning Engineer – Large-Scale Projects

Sisco Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner is seeking an experienced Lead Planning Engineer to spearhead project scheduling and control for large-scale construction or oil & gas projects in the Middle East. You will lead planning activities, guide a team, and interface with stakeholders to drive project success through meticulous scheduling.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in planning, earned value management, and integration with cost controls, with proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Project Management is desirable.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the Middle East as a Planning Engineer in Construction or Oil & Gas sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
• Prepare baseline schedules, look-ahead plans, progress measurement systems and recovery plans.
• Lead project planning meetings and coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Conduct critical path analysis, delay analysis and resource/cost loading assessments.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards for management and client stakeholders.
• Identify schedule variances, trends and deviations; propose mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Manage project change requests and assess time impact analysis for variation orders.
• Ensure alignment between project schedules and cost control budgets.
• Maintain an interface with clients, consultants and subcontractors regarding project status and schedule risks.
• Lead and mentor junior planners and ensure adherence to planning standards and procedures.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Earned Value Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)

Master's Degree in Project Management (desirable)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Turner is seeking an experienced Lead Planning Engineer to spearhead project scheduling and control for large-scale construction or oil & gas projects in the Middle East. You will lead planning activities, guide a team, and interface with stakeholders to drive project success through meticulous scheduling.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in planning, earned value management, and integration with cost controls, with proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office.