Planning Engineer

Industry: Construction / High-Rise Buildings
Experience: 3 – 10 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Engineer (MEP) to join our project team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of MEP works for high-rise building projects. The role requires strong expertise in project controls, resource planning, and progress monitoring to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for MEP works using Primavera.
• Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, and look-ahead plans in line with project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays, risks, and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure alignment with project schedules.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and project performance analyses.
• Track manpower, materials, equipment, and productivity against planned targets.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents to support planning activities.
• Assist in preparing project budgets, resource histograms, and cash flow forecasts.
• Support claims preparation related to extensions of time (EOT), delays, and variations.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning updates to management.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with company standards and project requirements.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) – Mandatory.

Experience

• 3 to 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry.
• Mandatory experience working on high-rise building projects.
• Experience in MEP planning and coordination for residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 – Mandatory.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD – Mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and project control techniques.
• Ability to prepare and analyze project schedules, resource plans, and progress reports.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies and MEP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and teamwork capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in UAE/GCC construction projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles and construction contracts.
• Familiarity with EOT claims, risk analysis, and project performance tracking.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious high-rise developments.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.