Senior Planning Engineer - Main Contractor - 3-6 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join their team in Dubai to work on high profile large villa masterplan developments and/or high rise tower projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Planning Engineer on large scale civil construction projects in the UAE and have worked in the capacity of Senior Planning Engineer for a recognised main contracting company previously.

This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 3-6 Month Contract as an outsource employed by J10 Consulting.

There is an option to transfer to staff after 6 months to suit all parties

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain detailed project schedules, including all phases of the project.
• Develop, implement and maintain resource and cost loaded plans and master schedules
• Monitor and track project progress and provide regular updates to the project team and management.
• Identify potential delays and propose mitigation plans to ensure project timelines are met.
• Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders to gather project information and requirements.
• Prepare and present progress reports, including S-curves, histograms, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor and verify project progress.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of extension of time (EOT) claims and other project documentation.
• Utilize project management software and tools to manage schedules and track project performance.
• Support the project team with planning and scheduling expertise to achieve project objectives.

Senior Planning Engineer Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Proven experience (typically 8-10+ years) in project planning and scheduling, preferably in large scale civil construction projects (Villas / High Rise Towers)
• Strong knowledge of project planning and scheduling techniques and tools.
• Proven experience in development, implementation and maintenance of resource and cost loaded plans and master schedules.
• Leading in the production of project reports - internal and external.
• Production of critical path review - identification of early project risk and mitigation proposals
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other planning software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.

Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.

Date Posted: 19 Aug 2025

Status: Open