We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join our team in the UAE. Engineers currently based in Egypt are welcome to apply.
The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience working for a contractor on high-rise building projects, with strong expertise in planning, scheduling, and project control.
The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and supporting the project team to ensure timely delivery within budget and scope.
Key Responsibilities:-Develop, update, and maintain detailed, fully resource- and cost-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6.-Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to gather inputs and update timelines.-Monitor project progress against the baseline program; report variances and recommend corrective actions.-Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and recovery plans as required.-Participate in project meetings, presenting program status and highlighting critical issues.-Analyze resource and cost loading in schedules and coordinate with the cost control team to ensure budget alignment.-Maintain records of scope changes and schedule impacts for contractual purposes.-Ensure planning and scheduling standards and procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.-Coordinate with stakeholders to align schedules across disciplines and contractors.
Qualifications:-Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.-5 to 8 years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry (GCC experience is preferred).-Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory.-Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (including macros and basic coding).-Strong knowledge of project management principles and scheduling techniques.-Experience in delay analysis and claim support is an advantage.-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.-Familiarity with international contract standards (e.g., FIDIC) is a plus.