Senior MEP Planning Engineer

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed MEP project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, ensuring alignment with the approved master programme, project milestones, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and monitor Baseline Programmes, Recovery Programmes, Look-Ahead Schedules, S-Curves, manpower histograms, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline schedule, analyze variances, identify critical and delayed activities, and recommend corrective and recovery actions.
• Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, progress measurement, productivity monitoring, and forecasting to ensure timely completion of MEP works.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, MEP Engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and other disciplines to ensure proper sequencing and integration of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting works.
• Review MEP drawings and construction sequences from a planning and constructability perspective, identifying potential constraints or clashes that may impact the project schedule.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, dashboards, KPIs, and progress presentations for management and clients.
• Conduct delay analysis, maintain records of schedule impacts, and provide planning support for EOT claims and contractual submissions.
• Monitor manpower, materials, procurement, and subcontractor activities against the project schedule and highlight potential risks or delays.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings and provide accurate schedule updates, forecasts, and recommendations to the project management team.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in MEP planning and scheduling within the construction/contracting industry.
• Proven experience in planning and monitoring large-scale MEP projects, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting works.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; good knowledge of MS Project is preferred.
• Strong experience in Baseline Programmes, Recovery Programmes, Look-Ahead Schedules, Critical Path Analysis, S-Curves, and Resource Loading.
• Proven experience in progress monitoring, delay analysis, forecasting, and EOT support.
• Strong understanding of MEP construction sequences, project controls, and coordination.
• UAE/GCC experience in MEP contracting is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, and coordination skills.