Planning Engineer

Industry: Construction / High-Rise Buildings
Experience: 3 10 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Engineer (MEP) to join our project team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project planning scheduling monitoring and reporting of MEP works for high-rise building projects. The role requires strong expertise in project controls resource planning and progress monitoring to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop maintain and update detailed project schedules for MEP works using Primavera.
• Prepare baseline programs recovery schedules and look-ahead plans in line with project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays risks and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with project managers site engineers subcontractors and consultants to ensure alignment with project schedules.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports dashboards and project performance analyses.
• Track manpower materials equipment and productivity against planned targets.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Review project drawings specifications and contract documents to support planning activities.
• Assist in preparing project budgets resource histograms and cash flow forecasts.
• Support claims preparation related to extensions of time (EOT) delays and variations.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning updates to management.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with company standards and project requirements.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./) Mandatory.

Experience

• 3 to 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry.
• Mandatory experience working on high-rise building projects.
• Experience in MEP planning and coordination for residential commercial or mixed-use developments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 Mandatory.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of project planning scheduling and project control techniques.
• Ability to prepare and analyze project schedules resource plans and progress reports.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies and MEP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and teamwork capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in UAE/GCC construction projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles and construction contracts.
• Familiarity with EOT claims risk analysis and project performance tracking.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious high-rise developments.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.