# Senior Planning Engineer — AECOM

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/sr-744000155258426-senior-planning-engineer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 9,000 to 15,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-13
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## Description

The Planning Engineer shall be responsible for developing, maintaining, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure the successful delivery of stormwater, drainage, pumping station, utility diversion, and associated infrastructure works. The role supports project controls, progress monitoring, reporting, delay analysis, risk management, and coordination with Dubai Municipality, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders. Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 . Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, revised schedules, and look-ahead programs. Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances, delays, and potential risks. Collect, analyze, and update planning data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports. Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for project activities. Perform schedule impact assessments and support Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations. Assist in progress measurement and earned value analysis. Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction activities against approved schedules. Review contractor schedules and assess compliance with contractual requirements. Support scope control, change management, and schedule baseline maintenance. Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, contractors, and stakeholders regarding project progress and planning issues. Prepare manpower histograms, resource allocation reports, productivity analyses, and cash flow forecasts. Track critical path activities and recommend corrective actions to maintain project milestones. Assist in risk identification, mitigation planning, and schedule recovery strategies. Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements, project specifications, and contract conditions.

## Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university. Minimum 5-10 years of experience in planning and scheduling infrastructure projects. Experience in stormwater, drainage, sewerage, pumping stations, utility networks, roads, or related infrastructure projects is preferred. Proficient in Primavera P6 . Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques. Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documentation. Knowledge of project controls, cost control, progress measurement, and reporting systems. Experience in schedule development, baseline preparation, and schedule updates. Understanding of scope management, change management, and earned value methodology. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and reporting skills in English.

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