Engineer - Planning

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Engineer - Planning to join our dynamic team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing project schedules while ensuring compliance with RTA specifications and contractual requirements. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive project success through strategic planning, risk analysis, and proactive problem-solving. This position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your planning expertise in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact project delivery and organizational goals. Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive project schedules (baseline, recovery, and revised programs) using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software, ensuring full compliance with RTA specifications and standard work breakdown structures Monitor project progress against approved baselines, identify schedule delays and critical path impacts, and perform detailed schedule risk analysis and time impact analysis in accordance with contract requirements Coordinate planning activities in alignment with RTA approval procedures, including interim milestones, traffic staging, sectional handover requirements, and integration of authority approvals (NOCs, permits, and traffic diversion approvals) Review and assess contractors' programs, planning submissions, and method statements against RTA contractual milestones, key performance indicators (KPIs), and phasing requirements with transparency and analytical rigor Prepare master schedules, look-ahead programs, and weekly/monthly progress reports in coordination with project teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and organized documentation Prepare and evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) claims, substantiating delays with comprehensive planning narratives and supporting evidence to support informed decision-making Develop recovery and mitigation plans to address delayed activities, track procurement and long-lead items, and identify potential bottlenecks to ensure schedule compliance and project resilience Conduct weekly and monthly planning meetings with stakeholders, coordinate across construction, procurement, design, and commercial teams, and provide strategic planning inputs to support Project Manager decision-making Collaborate with team members to identify innovative solutions for scheduling challenges and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field Minimum of 7-12 years of professional experience in planning engineering, with demonstrated expertise in community infrastructure projects and claims. Professional Engineering (PE) certification Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 or equivalent project planning software Proven experience with schedule risk analysis, time impact analysis, and recovery planning methodologies Demonstrated expertise in Extension of Time (EOT) claims preparation and evaluation Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams and departments Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail Ability to organize complex information and manage multiple priorities in a goal-oriented manner Experience with procurement tracking, long-lead item management, and bottleneck identification Preferred: Experience with traffic staging, phasing requirements, and authority approval coordination in UAE construction projects

Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive project schedules (baseline, recovery, and revised programs) using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software, ensuring full compliance with RTA specifications and standard work breakdown structures. Monitor project progress against approved baselines, identify schedule delays and critical path impacts, and perform detailed schedule risk analysis and time impact analysis in accordance with contract requirements. Coordinate planning activities in alignment with RTA approval procedures, including interim milestones, traffic staging, sectional handover requirements, and integration of authority approvals (NOCs, permits, and traffic diversion approvals). Review and assess contractors' programs, planning submissions, and method statements against RTA contractual milestones, KPIs, and phasing requirements with transparency and analytical rigor. Prepare master schedules, look-ahead programs, and weekly/monthly progress reports in coordination with project teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and organized documentation. Prepare and evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) claims, substantiating delays with comprehensive planning narratives and supporting evidence to support informed decision-making. Develop recovery and mitigation plans to address delayed activities, track procurement and long-lead items, and identify potential bottlenecks to ensure schedule compliance and project resilience. Conduct weekly and monthly planning meetings with stakeholders, coordinate across construction, procurement, design, and commercial teams, and provide strategic planning inputs to support Project Manager decision-making. Collaborate with team members to identify innovative solutions for scheduling challenges and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.