[Hiring] Senior Planning Engineer Dubai UAE
Position: Senior Planning Engineer
Date Posted: June 7, 2026
Industry: Construction / Engineering / EPC Projects
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Minimum 8 Years UAE Experience
Qualification: Estimated Qualification like Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000 (estimated)
Location: Dubai Islands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
An urgent opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading construction team based in Dubai Islands, UAE. The role is ideal for a planning professional with extensive UAE experience and a strong background working with a Main Contracting Company on large-scale projects.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in project planning, scheduling, reporting, and performance monitoring. This position requires expertise in project controls, schedule management, resource planning, and executive-level reporting while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, manage, and control internal and external project reporting using Primavera P6, ERP systems, and other planning tools.
• Create and manage complex baseline schedules, critical paths, and resource histograms aligned with full EPC project scopes.
• Lead and mentor planning teams to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved according to schedule.
• Identify project delays at an early stage, conduct earned value analysis (EVA), and implement corrective measures.
• Manage executive dashboards, KPIs, project performance reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Support Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and claims preparation activities.
• Prepare high-level presentations, reports, and dashboards for senior management, including Project Managers and department leadership.
Requirements:
• Minimum 8 years of UAE experience in planning and project controls.
• Mandatory experience working with a Main Contracting Company.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and project scheduling methodologies.
• Experience with EPC projects, project reporting, and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Immediate joiners will be given preference.
Strong knowledge of:
• Primavera P6 and Project Scheduling
• Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
• Project Controls, KPIs, EOTs, and Claims Management
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