Sr. Planning Engineer (Sewerage System)

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer based in Dubai. The successful candidate will develop project execution plans, set targets, estimate timescales and costs using Primavera, and monitor work progress. This role requires a relevant degree and at least fifteen years of experience in civil engineering and project planning.

The ideal candidate will track and analyze field results to ensure adherence to project specifications and effectively communicate potential delays.

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in design and construction planning.
• Strong background in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project execution plan considering engineering techniques.
• Set activity targets and meet project specifications.
• Estimate timescales and costs using specialized software.

Skills

Project scheduling using Primavera

Cost estimation

Progress tracking and reporting

Education

Relevant degree in civil engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Planning Engineer, in association with the resident engineer, shall develop the project execution plan, considering proper engineering techniques and milestone sequences for the project.

He will set targets for activities based on each project activity and ensure they meet DMâs specifications and requirements.

Planning engineers shall estimate timescales and costs using specialized design software packages (Primavera).

One of the major Planning Engineer's roles is to monitor âday-to-dayâ work progress for the project and provide accurate weekly and monthly reports by swiftly communicating potential progress delays or project slippages.

Tracking and analyzing field results is another key responsibility. Planning engineers continually compare planned and actual progress and report any differences to their lead project manager. He also studies the impact of alternative approaches.

Qualifications

The Planning Engineer must have a relevant degree from a recognized university and a civil engineering background with knowledge and work experience of not less than fifteen years in design and construction programming/planning of similar projects.