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.