Senior Planning Engineer – Dubai, UAE | Stantec

Senior Planning Engineer

Stantec
Engineering / Water Infrastructure, Project Scheduling & Progress Monitoring
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted on August 07, 2026

Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Engineering / Water Infrastructure
Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in a similar role
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Salary: AED 20000 to 21000
Company: Stantec

Company Overview:

Stantec is a globally recognized professional services and engineering design consultancy operating in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Specializing in sustainable water infrastructure, environmental consulting, civil engineering design, and large-scale utility developments across the GCC region, the firm delivers innovative engineering solutions that shape resilient communities.

Job Description:

Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to support major water infrastructure projects in Dubai. Based in Dubai, this senior engineering professional will manage project planning, develop detailed baseline schedules, monitor progress performance, analyze schedule risks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project management teams to ensure efficient and timely delivery across GCC infrastructure developments.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project schedules for water infrastructure projects.
  • Monitor project progress and provide planning and scheduling support.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Analyze project performance and prepare planning reports.
  • Identify potential project delays and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ensure planning activities comply with project requirements and industry standards.

🔹 Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, with a strong background in water infrastructure.
  • Proven track record delivering major water infrastructure, utility, or civil engineering projects within the GCC region.
  • Expertise in project planning software (such as Primavera P6), delay mitigation, and performance analysis.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.

What We Offer:

  • An exciting senior planning engineering career opportunity with a world-leading design consultancy in Dubai.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary, and sustainable global engineering culture.
  • Competitive monthly compensation package alongside standard statutory benefits under UAE Labour Law.