Planning Engineer

Desert Group is Hiring – Planning Engineer

Job description:

This is position, mainly responsible for planning construction activities, monitoring project progress, identifying delays, and keeping projects on schedule.

The Planning Engineer works closely with Project Managers, Engineers, QS/Commercial teams, site teams and management and provides accurate information about project progress, delays, resources and expected completion dates.

Main Responsibilities :

• Project scheduling: Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Planning: Review drawings, specifications and BOQs to understand the project scope and develop realistic schedules.
• Resource planning: Prepare and monitor manpower, material and equipment/resource plans.
• Progress monitoring: Track weekly project progress against the approved baseline/program.
• Delay identification: Identify delays, constraints and problem areas at an early stage.
• Critical path: Analyze the critical path and activities that can affect project completion.
• Reporting: Prepare weekly progress reports, schedule updates and management reports.
• Coordination: Collect progress information from site/project teams and update the programme.
• Risk & recovery planning: Analyze schedule risks and recommend corrective actions or work-around/recovery plans.
• Change impact: Assess how variations or changes affect the project schedule.
• Claims/EOT: Prepare delay notices and Extension of Time (EOT) claims, supported by project records and contractual requirements.
• Contract compliance: Ensure planning and claims activities follow the project contract requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience & Education : Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience in the related field Degree in Civil Engineering/equivalent from a recognized University Strong analytical, critical, and logical thinking skills. Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience in the related field Proficiency in Primavera P6 & MS Office. Communicating skills with projects teams. Ability to focus under pressure and meet deadlines. UAE Driving License is a must