Site-Based Planning Engineer - Construction Projects (UAE)

Pink Camel Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Camel Recruitment is seeking a Planning Engineer for a leading construction company in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on preparing, monitoring and updating construction programmes, coordinating with project teams to align schedules with milestones.

This site-based position requires a strong background in Primavera P6/MS Project, plus a track record with main contractor projects in the UAE/GCC. You will produce reports, manage baselines, and support EOT and claims with the commercial team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-6 years of planning experience within the construction industry.
• Experience on main contractor projects in the UAE/GCC is preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction sequences, methodologies and planning principles.
• Good analytical and reporting skills, with effective communication and coordination ability.
• Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.
• Valid UAE driving licence is required.
• PMP, AACE, CIOB or equivalent certification, or formal Primavera/planning training, is advantageous.
• Understanding of delay analysis, basic commercial awareness and exposure to BIM-based planning (Navisworks, Synchro) are a plus.
• Experience on building, infrastructure, mixed-use, large-scale or fast-track projects is desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP and document management systems such as Aconex is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of baseline programmes using Primavera P6 / MS Project, including activity lists, WBS, sequencing and durations
• Ensuring programmes comply with project milestones and contractual timelines
• Incorporating HSE requirements into project schedules and ensuring safe sequencing of activities with site teams
• Supporting tender programmes, reviewing scope and sequencing with the estimation team, and identifying planning risks at tender stage
• Updating project programmes weekly/monthly, tracking site progress against the baseline and highlighting delays and critical activities
• Supporting corrective action planning to bring projects back on track
• Preparing progress reports, S-curves, histograms, status updates and management presentations
• Maintaining delay records and supporting Extension of Time (EOT) and claims documentation with the commercial team
• Liaising with construction, procurement and engineering teams, integrating subcontractor programmes and attending progress meetings
• Supporting manpower and equipment planning, tracking resource utilisation and flagging shortages or inefficiencies
• Maintaining planning data, registers, logs, templates and digital dashboards
• Contributing to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and supporting standardised planning procedures

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & coordination

Planning & scheduling

Site-based delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS 365 (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Pink Camel Recruitment is seeking a Planning Engineer for a leading construction company in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on preparing, monitoring and updating construction programmes, coordinating with project teams to align schedules with milestones.

This site-based position requires a strong background in Primavera P6/MS Project, plus a track record with main contractor projects in the UAE/GCC. You will produce reports, manage baselines, and support EOT and claims with the commercial team.