Senior Planning Engineer

• Review and comment on contractor work programmes, schedules, and progress reports
• Monitor site progress and highlight issues or notable achievements to the Project Director Scrutinize schedules for logic, critical paths, floats, lags, and resource allocation
• Coordinate with contractor planning teams to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and CPM methodology
• Support the PD in Extension of Time (EoT) claims and progress reporting
• Conduct site visits to ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Participate in project handovers and final completion inspections
• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling for construction or engineering projects for at least 10 years with 5 years UAE experience.
• Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project control techniques
• Experience reviewing contractor work programmes, progress reports, and EoT claims
• Familiarity with progress reporting, site monitoring, and handover procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent coordination and communication with contractors, engineers, and project teams
• Proficient in project management and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Detail-oriented with the ability to translate programme data into actionable recommendations
• Knowledge of construction processes, drawings, and specifications

Desired Candidate Profile

• We are looking for a highly detail-oriented Senior Planning Engineer to lead and support project scheduling, monitoring, and performance reporting.
• This role is critical in ensuring that project timelines are effectively developed, maintained, and communicated across all stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and analysing contractor work programmes, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and client requirements, and identifying potential risks or delays.
• You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to track progress, validate data, and provide clear, actionable insights that support timely decision-making.
• In this role, you will also assist the Project Director in overseeing project timelines, preparing progress reports, and driving schedule optimization strategies.
• Strong expertise in CPM scheduling, combined with advanced analytical and communication skills, is essential to translate complex programme data into meaningful recommendations.