Senior Planning Engineer

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules from project initiation through completion • Prepare baseline schedules, detailed work programmes and resource-loaded schedules • Monitor project progress against approved plans and proactively identify potential delays, risks and schedule constraints • Perform critical path analysis and assess the impact of delays on overall project completion • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and schedule updates for project management, senior leadership and key stakeholders • Develop and support recovery and mitigation plans where project performance is behind schedule • Conduct delay analysis and support the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims • Coordinate planning activities with Project Managers, Site Teams, Engineers, Contractors and other key stakeholders • Review contractors’ and subcontractors’ programmes and assess compliance with contractual requirements • Monitor key project milestones and ensure that planning data accurately reflects actual site progress • Support project forecasting and provide management with recommendations to improve schedule performance and project delivery • Provide planning insights and recommendations to support informed management decision-making • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field • Minimum 10 years of experience as a Planning Engineer or Project Controls Engineer • Proven experience working on large-scale construction projects • Strong knowledge of project scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis and progress monitoring • Experience with delay analysis, recovery planning and EOT claims • Good understanding of project controls and the full construction project lifecycle • Experience working with contractors and/or consultancy companies is highly preferred • Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills • Ability to work effectively with senior management and multiple project stakeholders • Professional working proficiency in English • Competitive salary • Official UAE employment status • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage • Opportunity to work on major construction projects in Dubai • Direct collaboration with project management and senior leadership Working schedule 6 days per week from Monday to Saturday and Sunday is off.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field • Minimum 10 years of experience as a Planning Engineer or Project Controls Engineer • Proven experience working on large-scale construction projects • Strong knowledge of project scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis and progress monitoring • Experience with delay analysis, recovery planning and EOT claims • Good understanding of project controls and the full construction project lifecycle • Experience working with contractors and/or consultancy companies is highly preferred • Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills • Ability to work effectively with senior management and multiple project stakeholders • Professional working proficiency in English

• Competitive salary • Official UAE employment status • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage • Opportunity to work on major construction projects in Dubai • Direct collaboration with project management and senior leadership Working schedule 6 days per week from Monday to Saturday and Sunday is off.

We are looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to join our team in Dubai and play a key role in the planning and delivery of major construction projects. This is a senior-level opportunity for a planning professional who will work closely with Project Management and senior leadership, providing critical insights into project performance, timelines, risks and overall schedule strategy. Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules from project initiation through completion • Prepare baseline schedules, detailed work programmes and resource-loaded schedules • Monitor project progress against approved plans and proactively identify potential delays, risks and schedule constraints • Perform critical path analysis and assess the impact of delays on overall project completion • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and schedule updates for project management, senior leadership and key stakeholders • Develop and support recovery and mitigation plans where project performance is behind schedule • Conduct delay analysis and support the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims • Coordinate planning activities with Project Managers, Site Teams, Engineers, Contractors and other key stakeholders • Review contractors’ and subcontractors’ programmes and assess compliance with contractual requirements • Monitor key project milestones and ensure that planning data accurately reflects actual site progress • Support project forecasting and provide management with recommendations to improve schedule performance and project delivery • Provide planning insights and recommendations to support informed management decision-making • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field • Minimum 10 years of experience as a Planning Engineer or Project Controls Engineer • Proven experience working on large-scale construction projects • Strong knowledge of project scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis and progress monitoring • Experience with delay analysis, recovery planning and EOT claims • Good understanding of project controls and the full construction project lifecycle • Experience working with contractors and/or consultancy companies is highly preferred • Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills • Ability to work effectively with senior management and multiple project stakeholders • Professional working proficiency in English • Competitive salary • Official UAE employment status • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage • Opportunity to work on major construction projects in Dubai • Direct collaboration with project management and senior leadership Working schedule 6 days per week from Monday to Saturday and Sunday is off.