Planning Engineer

On-site Full Time
UAE , Al Ain
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Job Details

To establish planning and project controls across building construction projects by implementing robust scheduling frameworks, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely, cost-effective project delivery. The role provides strategic direction, ensures alignment with contractual requirements, and enables informed decision-making through accurate forecasting, reporting, and risk analysis.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

  • Prepare detailed project schedules using tools such as Primavera & CCS Candy

  • Develop baseline programs in line with contract requirements

  • Define work breakdown structure (WBS) and project milestones

  • Establish project timelines, resource plans, and sequencing of activities


2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

  • Implement project control systems to track progress, productivity, and performance

  • Monitor actual progress against planned schedules and identify variances

  • Lead schedule updates, critical path analysis, and performance measurement

  • Provide early warning signals and recommend corrective actions


3. Delay Analysis & Claims

  • Lead delay analysis

  • Review and validate subcontractor schedules and claims

  • Support commercial and contract teams in dispute resolution

  • Ensure all planning-related documentation meets contractual standards


4. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and site teams

  • Interface with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on planning matters

  • Lead planning review meetings and progress discussions


5. Resource & Cost Planning

  • Align project schedules with resource and cost plans

  • Monitor manpower, equipment, and material utilisation

  • Support cash flow forecasting and cost control initiatives

  • Identify optimisation opportunities to improve efficiency


6. Risk Management

  • Identify potential project risks and delays

  • Develop mitigation and recovery plans

  • Monitor critical path and key project constraints


Skills & Competencies:

  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera and CCS Candy is mandatory

  • Strong knowledge of planning methodologies, cost and project control systems

  • Expertise in project analysis techniques

  • Strong sense of responsibility and discipline

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