Senior Planning Engineer

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction planning and project scheduling, with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience and strong hands-on expertise using Primavera P6. You will play a key role in developing and managing project programmes, monitoring progress and identifying potential delays, working closely with project teams, consultants and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and regularly update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6. Prepare baseline programmes, WBS, master schedules, look-ahead programmes and progress updates. Work closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Consultants and Subcontractors to gather accurate progress and planning information. Monitor project progress against approved programmes and identify potential delays and risks. Analyse critical path activities and recommend appropriate mitigation and recovery measures. Prepare and monitor recovery programmes where required. Carry out delay analysis and support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims. Prepare weekly and monthly planning and progress reports. Develop resource histograms, cash-flow forecasts and productivity reports. Maintain accurate planning records and ensure effective document and programme version control. Support project teams with planning, scheduling and performance analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction planning and scheduling. Strong, hands-on experience with Primavera P6 is essential. Solid understanding of construction sequencing, project planning and scheduling methodologies. Proven experience in delay analysis, EOT claims and recovery programmes. Good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Project. Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills. Experience working on medium to large-scale construction projects. UAE or wider GCC construction experience would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of contractual requirements, cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM) would be an advantage. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is hands-on, analytical and commercially aware, with the confidence to work closely with multiple stakeholders and challenge programme performance when required. Candidates with experience working for main contractors on major building, high-rise, hospitality, residential or commercial projects are particularly encouraged to apply. If you have strong Primavera P6 experience and a proven track record in construction planning, delay analysis and project scheduling, we would like to hear from you.

Location

Ras Al Khaimah - UAE

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