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Planning Engineer

26 days ago 2026/03/10
$2,000 - $3,000
Full time · Mid career
50-99 Employees · Construction & Building

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Job description

Date posted: 9 January 2026

Job Description:

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Planning engineer with extensive UAE construction experience to lead the project planning and scheduling function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring project schedules to ensure timely delivery and proactive risk management across complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive baseline project schedules using Primavera P6, integrating all project phases, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Conduct detailed delay analysis, resource loading, productivity tracking, and schedule risk assessments to support project decision-making.
  • Coordinate with project management teams to provide regular program updates, progress reports, and forecast planning.
  • Prepare and present early warning reports, trend analyses, and mitigation plans to address potential delays or deviations.
  • Interface closely with Quantity Surveyors (QS), Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment of schedules with cost, material, and design deliverables.
  • Support claims management and extension of time (EOT) analysis with accurate schedule documentation.


Skills

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is mandatory.
  • Minimum 5 years of UAE construction experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential; Primavera P6 Certification is preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or AACE’s PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) are highly advantageous.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in delay analysis (EOT), risk management, and resource optimization.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex schedule information clearly.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural project environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • UAE: 5 years (Required)


This job post has been translated by AI and may contain minor differences or errors.

Preferred candidate

Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
Age
25 - 45 years
Career level
Mid career
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CITIC Middle East Contracting LLC is the UAE subsidiary of CITIC Construction Co., Ltd., a globally recognised engineering and construction group ranked among the ENR Top 250 International Contractors. Based in Dubai, we bring CITIC’s international expertise, technical leadership, and project delivery excellence to the Middle East. We deliver high-quality building, infrastructure, and engineering solutions across the region, with capabilities spanning full-cycle project management, civil and structural works, MEP services, façade engineering, and infrastructure and utilities. Our operations follow global best practices and UAE regulatory standards, ensuring every project meets the highest levels of safety, quality, and efficiency. Our people drive our success. We promote professionalism, learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and long-term career growth. As we expand in the GCC, we welcome talented professionals who want to contribute to landmark developments and shape the future of construction in the UAE. Join us and be part of a global organisation building tomorrow’s cities.

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