Planning Engineer

The Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Planning Engineer to manage large scale Etihad Rail Project mainly Bridges and Infrastructure Construction Projects in Dubai, UAE. The ideal candidate must have bachelors degree in engineering with minimum of 7 years of experience in their...

The Role
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Planning Engineer to manage large scale Etihad Rail Project mainly Bridges and Infrastructure Construction Projects in Dubai, UAE. The ideal candidate must have bachelors degree in engineering with minimum of 7 years of experience in their discipline with at least 5 years acting in the proposed role on similar projects of similar size and complexity in UAE. Must have been involved in at least 2 Projects within the Emirates of Dubai in the last 5 years. Must have good English language skills and have a strong working knowledge of Dubai Authorities procedures and standards. The Planning Engineer will be responsible for preparing project schedules and reports, mitigation and/ or revised schedules, tracking progress, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery in compliance with client and authority requirements and etc. Key Responsibilities • Develop, update, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 as must skills and MS Project as additional skills, covering all construction phases from mobilization to handover. • Full planning skills in preparation Cost loaded Program, Resource loaded Program, Change Log, KPI, EOTs and..etc. • Coordinate with site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with the baseline schedule as well as to identify any major risks along with action plan in line with management directions. • Prepare look-ahead programs, progress reports, Mitigation plans, crushed plans and recovery plans in case of delays. • Conduct regular site visits and any required visits to verify actual progress against planned timelines in UAE. • Integrate project milestones and deliverables with Authorities NOCs approval processes, traffic diversion programs, and authority permits. • Analyze critical path, float, and resource allocation to optimize project timelines. • Participate in project progress meetings and provide presentations updates to management and client representatives. • Strong experience in delay analysis (Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis) and contractual correspondence. • Ensure compliance with project planning guidelines and coordinate closely with project control teams. • Maintain and update project documentation, schedules, and reports in coordination with document control.

Requirements
• Must have experience in Bridges and Infrastructure construction projects. • Bachelors degree Engineer with minimum of 7 years of experience in their discipline with at least 5 years acting in the proposed role on similar projects of similar size and complexity in the UAE. Must have been involved in at least 2 Projects within the Emirates of Dubai in the last 5 years. • Proven experience working with similar projects, familiar with their procedures, submittals, and reporting formats and etc. • Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Office Suite. • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project workflows. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Must have good English language skills.

About the company
Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 16,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects. Through its wide-ranging fields of activity, Egis is a central player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.