Planning Engineer

Job Title: **Senior** Planning Engineer (Construction) **Location:** Dubai Islands BJORG Construction **Job Type:** Full-time **Job Summary** We are seeking a proactive **Senior Planning Engineer** to join our project controls team. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules from commencement to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical grasp of construction sequencing and a minimum of 8 years of experience navigating the specific demands of the UAE construction industry. **Key Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, in line with full EPC scope, contract requirements, scheduling specifications, BOQ, site conditions, and construction methodologies. * Prepare and manage baseline schedules and all related documentation, including schedule narratives, assumptions, constraints, risk analysis, critical path identification, cash flow projections, and resource histograms. * Lead and coordinate a team of planners to establish, update, and control project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones. * Analyze schedule updates and progress reports to identify variances, delays, and risks, and recommend preventive and corrective actions to maintain project timelines. * Develop, manage, and control internal and external project reporting, including Primavera P6, ERP systems, Oracle reports, KPIs, cash flow forecasts, earned value analysis (EVA), extension of time (EOT), and claims preparation. * Prepare high-level executive presentations, dashboards, and reports for senior management, including the Project Manager, Head of Planning & Controlling, and Country Manager. * Provide technical guidance and support to project managers on planning, scheduling, and overall project control aspects. * Conduct performance evaluations, support personnel development, and contribute to the professional growth of assigned planning team members. **Requirements** * **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Attestation required for visa processing). * **Experience:** **Minimum 8 years of UAE experience** in a construction company. * **Software:** Expert-level proficiency in **Oracle Primavera P6** and MS Excel. Familiarity with RIB Candy or Power BI is a plus. * **Local Knowledge:** Understanding of UAE construction standards, local authority approval timelines (DM/Trakhees/DMT), and FIDIC contract conditions. * **Communication:** Excellent reporting skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to stakeholders. Job Type: Full-time Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month Work Location: In person