Senior Engineer - Planning (Infrastructure and Utilities projects)

Description

• Review and evaluate the Contractor’s baseline programme, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, sequencing logic, and resource allocation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting key activities, milestones achieved, delays, risks, and recovery measures.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software, covering design, procurement, and construction stages.
• Assist the Project Manager and Construction Manager in risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts, resource histograms, and manpower projections.
• Develop progress measurement systems and performance indicators to support project control and reporting.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and supervision team to verify progress on site and ensure updates are accurately reflected in the schedule.
• Monitor and analyze the progress of construction activities, identifying variances from the plan and proposing corrective actions.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior planners and site engineers in planning and scheduling techniques.
• Conduct trend analyses and “what-if” scenarios to assess the impact of changes and recommend mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM’s Project Management and Controls procedures, including proper documentation and data integrity.
• Participate in progress and coordination meetings, presenting schedule status and recovery strategies to the client and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and verify the Contractor’s Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses, and revised programmes in accordance with contract procedures.
• Coordinate planning deliverables with Cost Control, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai Authority procedures (RTA, DM, DEWA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring for infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Professional accreditation or membership in a recognized engineering or project management institution (e.g., PMI, AACEI) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills with the ability to present technical data clearly to management and clients.
• Certification in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Prior UAE experience is essential, with preference for candidates familiar with RTA and Dubai Municipality projects.
• Proven experience in developing and managing complex project schedules for stormwater, microtunneling, sewerage, and roadworks projects.
• Strong understanding of EOT evaluation, critical path analysis (CPA), and resource-loaded schedules.
• Hands-on experience in Primavera P6, MS Excel, and other project control tools.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance