Senior Planning Engineer

About the Role
The Planning Engineer shall be responsible for developing, maintaining, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure the successful delivery of stormwater, drainage, pumping station, utility diversion, and associated infrastructure works. The role supports project controls, progress monitoring, reporting, delay analysis, risk management, and coordination with Dubai Municipality, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, revised schedules, and look-ahead programs.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances, delays, and potential risks.
• Collect, analyze, and update planning data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for project activities.
• Perform schedule impact assessments and support Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations.
• Assist in progress measurement and earned value analysis.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction activities against approved schedules.
• Review contractor schedules and assess compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support scope control, change management, and schedule baseline maintenance.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, contractors, and stakeholders regarding project progress and planning issues.
• Prepare manpower histograms, resource allocation reports, productivity analyses, and cash flow forecasts.
• Track critical path activities and recommend corrective actions to maintain project milestones.
• Assist in risk identification, mitigation planning, and schedule recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements, project specifications, and contract conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in planning and scheduling infrastructure projects.
• Experience in stormwater, drainage, sewerage, pumping stations, utility networks, roads, or related infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost control, progress measurement, and reporting systems.
• Experience in schedule development, baseline preparation, and schedule updates.
• Understanding of scope management, change management, and earned value methodology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English.

Additional Information

• Previous experience on Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, TAQA, ADNOC, or other major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience in stormwater rehabilitation, sewer networks, NDRC/microtunneling, or pumping station projects.

Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, and flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

Work Location

• This position is based in Dubai, UAE, specifically at UBora Tower - Site.
• The work is modelled as On-Site.

At the company, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. As part of this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an company office location as a condition of employment.