Senior Planning Engineer

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using advanced planning software, ensuring all Develop detailed baseline programmes (Level 1–5) for high-rise residential projects using Primavera P6, covering design, procurement, construction, MEP, testing & commissioning, and handover. Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activity logic, durations and critical path in coordination with project, design and site teams. Prepare resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules, including manpower, equipment and cash flow histograms. Develop look-ahead programmes (3-week / 6-week) and recovery or acceleration schedules when needed. Track actual progress against baseline, update programmes regularly, and analyse critical and near-critical paths. Carry out Earned Value analysis (SPI, CPI, S-curves) and progress measurement. Find potential delays early and propose mitigation measures to the Project Manager. Monitor subcontractor programmes and make sure they align with the master schedule. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and presentations for senior management, clients and consultants. Present schedule status, risks and forecasts in progress meetings. Prepare Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and delay analysis (Time Impact Analysis, As-Planned vs As-Built, Windows Analysis).

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. PMP, PMI-SP or equivalent planning certification is an advantage. 10+ years of overall experience in construction planning, with at least 5 years in a senior planning role. Experience in Power BI for developing project dashboards, progress tracking and data visualisation. Proven experience in high-rise residential and building construction projects in the UAE. GCC experience is highly preferred. Experience on the contractor side, from project start to handover. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory); knowledge of MS Project is a plus. Strong knowledge of scheduling techniques, critical path method, EVM and delay analysis methods. Employment Type Full-time

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