Sr Planning Engineer

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to develop and monitor project schedules. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of planning experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Primavera and MS Project. Responsibilities include preparing project reports and advising on schedule risks. This role offers a dynamic work environment in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of planning experience required.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects is essential.
• Familiar with project lifecycle and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project schedules using Primavera or MS Project.
• Monitor project progress and provide forecasts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
• Conduct delay analysis and prepare extension of time (EOT) claims.
• Support tender planning and proposal schedules.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil preferred)

Certified and registered engineer

Job description

The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and monitoring project schedules coordinating project planning with stakeholders and providing analytical support through progress tracking and delay analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update project schedules using Primavera or MS Project.
• Monitor project progress and provide forecasts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
• Conduct delay analysis and prepare extension of time (EOT) claims.
• Support tender planning and proposal schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering and site teams for accurate updates.
• Perform resource loading and progress tracking.
• Advise management on schedule risks and mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Civil preferred).
• Certified and registered engineer.
• Minimum 5 years of planning experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Familiar with project lifecycle and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.