Senior Planning Engineer - Master Scheduler & Risk Analyst

Absolute Technical Systems LLP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Technical Systems LLP is seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead the development, monitoring, and maintenance of complex project schedules for engineering and construction projects. The role requires strong PM principles, analytical abilities, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to drive on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will provide accurate progress tracking, forecasting, and risk analysis, collaborate with project teams, and mentor junior staff

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Establish and maintain the project baseline schedule and monitor progress against it.
• Conduct critical path analysis to identify schedule risks and opportunities with mitigation ideas.
• Prepare progress reports including S-curves, earned value, variance analysis, and look-ahead schedules for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather progress data for the master schedule.
• Perform 'what-if' scenario analysis to assess impact of changes on schedule and completion.
• Assist in developing recovery plans and acceleration strategies when behind schedule.
• Participate in risk assessment workshops and integrate risks into the schedule with contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with project control procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior planning engineers and project control staff.
• Review contractor schedules and progress, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Support claims analysis with detailed schedule delay analysis and impact assessments.

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Critical path analysis

Risk analysis

Data analysis

Forecasting

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Absolute Technical Systems LLP is seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead the development, monitoring, and maintenance of complex project schedules for engineering and construction projects. The role requires strong PM principles, analytical abilities, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to drive on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will provide accurate progress tracking, forecasting, and risk analysis, collaborate with project teams, and mentor junior staff