Senior Planning Engineer (Systems) - Primavera P6 Expert

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

Job summary

ARENGY is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer (Systems) to join a leading international engineering and technology organization delivering large-scale infrastructure and mobility projects in the UAE.

The role focuses on developing, monitoring, and controlling integrated project schedules, using Primavera P6, coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are managed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 6–7 years of planning experience on large-scale engineering or systems integration projects.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Solid understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, and planning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project execution plans.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule variances.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule impact analysis, and forecast project completion dates.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure accurate planning information.
• Monitor productivity, earned value, and progress measurement against planned targets.
• Support risk assessments and develop recovery plans to mitigate schedule delays.
• Participate in progress review meetings with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of extension of time (EOT) claims and schedule-related contractual submissions.
• Ensure planning activities comply with project procedures and organizational standards.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project controls

Scheduling

Risk assessment

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline

Job description

ARENGY is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer (Systems) to join a leading international engineering and technology organization delivering large-scale infrastructure and mobility projects in the UAE.

The role focuses on developing, monitoring, and controlling integrated project schedules, using Primavera P6, coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are managed.