Senior Planning Engineer (Stormwater/Utilities Projects) Senior Planning Engineer (Stormwater/U[...]

Seeds Renewables; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai seeks a Senior Planning Engineer with microtunneling expertise to lead scheduling for stormwater/utilities projects. You will oversee planning, progress tracking, and forecasting across design, procurement, and construction, coordinating with the supervision team, contractor, and client.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining schedules in Primavera P6, reviewing baseline programmes, preparing weekly/monthly reports, analyzing delays, and supporting risk mitigation and

Qualifications

• Experience leading planning for microtunneling projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.
• Skilled in schedule development across design, procurement and construction.
• Experience in progress measurement, reporting and forecasting.
• Ability to review contractor baselines and assess delays.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6, covering design, procurement and construction.
• Review and evaluate the Contractor's baseline programme for compliance and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer and team to verify progress on site.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports with milestones, delays, risks, and recoveries.
• Evaluate EOT claims, delay analyses, and revised programmes per contract.
• Develop progress measurement systems and performance indicators for control and reporting.
• Conduct trend analyses and what-if scenarios to assess changes and mitigations.
• Support cash flow forecasts, histograms, and manpower projections.
• Coordinate deliverables with Cost Control, Engineering, Procurement and Construction teams.
• Participate in meetings presenting schedule status and recovery strategies.
• Assist management in risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Ensure compliance with PM procedures and data integrity.
• Mentor junior planners and site engineers in scheduling techniques.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project scheduling

Progress reporting

Risk analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Cash flow forecasting

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer (Stormwater/Utilities Projects)

AECOM In-person · Dubai, Dubai, AE 9 months ago

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning Engineer specializing in Microtunneling to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of complex microtunneling supervision project in urban environments.

The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of project schedules, ensuring effective planning, progress measurement, and forecasting throughout all stages of the construction supervision works. The role involves close coordination with the supervision team, contractor, and client to ensure that project milestones are achieved and potential delays are identified and mitigated in a timely manner.

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software, covering design, procurement, and construction stages.
• Review and evaluate the Contractor’s baseline programme, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, sequencing logic, and resource allocation.
• Monitor and analyze the progress of construction activities, identifying variances from the plan and proposing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and supervision team to verify progress on site and ensure updates are accurately reflected in the schedule.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting key activities, milestones achieved, delays, risks, and recovery measures.
• Evaluate and verify the Contractor’s Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses, and revised programmes in accordance with contract procedures.
• Develop progress measurement systems and performance indicators to support project control and reporting.
• Conduct trend analyses and “what-if” scenarios to assess the impact of changes and recommend mitigation plans.
• Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts, resource histograms, and manpower projections.
• Coordinate planning deliverables with Cost Control, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Participate in progress and coordination meetings, presenting schedule status and recovery strategies to the client and stakeholders.
• Assist the Project Manager and Construction Manager in risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM’s Project Management and Controls procedures, including proper documentation and data integrity.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior planners and site engineers in planning and scheduling techniques.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex ...