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Planning Engineer

Burtplace General Contracting

The vacancy post doesn't provide a detailed for the Planning Engineer role, but in UAE construction companies this position typically includes the following responsibilities:

Planning Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience Required: 3–5 years in construction projects

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, update, and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project .
  • Develop baseline schedules and detailed work programs.
  • Track project progress against planned milestones.
  • Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, procurement, and subcontractors.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
  • Identify delays and assist in developing recovery plans.
  • Monitor manpower, equipment, and resource utilization.
  • Assist in risk assessment and schedule impact analysis.
  • Support tender planning and project scheduling activities.
  • Maintain project planning documentation and reports.

Typical Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of planning/scheduling experience in construction projects.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 ; knowledge of Microsoft Project is often an advantage.
  • Good understanding of construction methods and project lifecycles.
  • Strong skills in Excel and report preparation.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and project contracts.

Preferred Skills

  • Progress measurement and reporting.
  • Resource loading and forecasting.
  • Delay analysis.
  • Cost-control awareness.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.

Difference from Planning Manager

  • Planning Engineer: Focuses on creating and maintaining schedules, tracking progress, and preparing reports.
  • Planning Manager: Leads the planning function, manages planning teams, develops project planning strategies, and oversees schedule performance across projects.

If you share your education, years of experience, and whether you've used Primavera P6 , I can assess how well your profile matches this Planning Engineer vacancy.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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