Planning Engineer
On-siteDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Develop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 to support project managers on transport and infrastructure works. Monitor progress against baselines, identify slippages, and recommend corrective actions while coordinating with design, procurement, and construction teams. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and look-ahead programmes for internal and client stakeholders. Assist with delay analysis, EOT support, and delay impact assessments in line with contractual requirements. Participate in risk reviews to maintain schedule risk items and mitigations, ensuring all planning outputs align with Zutari standards and client processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 3–5 years' experience in planning & scheduling on major transport/infrastructure/construction projects
- Proven expertise in Primavera P6
- Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts
- Solid understanding of programme management principles
- Solid understanding of cost/schedule risk management
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive in identifying risks and recommending practical mitigation strategies
Desired Qualifications
- Power BI knowledge
- Consultancy, engineer's representative, or project management experience
- UAE experience
- Familiarity with local authorities/clients and their processes (e.g., RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat/du, NOC processes)
- Arabic language skills
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