We are looking for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our luxury construction team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in planning and project controls within high-end construction projects, with a proven track record of managing project schedules, monitoring progress, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
Previous experience working specifically as a Senior Planning Engineer in UAE is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules from project commencement through completion.
- Prepare baseline programmes, recovery programmes, look-ahead schedules, and progress updates.
- Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify delays, risks, and potential impacts.
- Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and schedule updates for management.
- Coordinate with project managers, site teams, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Analyse project performance and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
- Track critical path activities and ensure timely execution of key milestones.
- Conduct delay analysis and assist in developing mitigation and recovery plans.
- Review contractor and subcontractor programmes and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Monitor planned vs. actual progress and maintain accurate project records.
- Participate in project planning meetings and provide updates on programme status.
- Support resource planning, productivity monitoring, and forecasting.
- Ensure planning and reporting processes are aligned with project requirements and company standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in planning and project controls within the construction industry.
- Previous experience specifically serving as a Senior Planning Engineer is mandatory.
- Experience working on luxury, high-end residential, hospitality, commercial, or premium construction projects is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and project controls.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of project scheduling, progress measurement, critical path analysis, and delay analysis.
- Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and project execution.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on high-end luxury construction projects.
- Professional and collaborative working environment.
- Exposure to premium and technically demanding projects.
- Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
- Career growth opportunities within the organization.
