Planning Engineer – Dubai, UAE | Building Construction Projects

Planning Engineer

Building Construction Company
Construction, Civil Engineering & Project Controls
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted on July 29, 2026

Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering
Experience: 5–8 Years (UAE Building Construction Projects)
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Preferred)
Salary: AED 15000 to 16000
Company: Building Construction Company

Company Overview:

A premier building construction enterprise headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializes in delivering high-end residential villas, commercial complexes, high-rise towers, and mixed-use developments. Committed to engineering excellence and timely delivery, the firm utilizes advanced project management controls to maintain structural and operational excellence across its project portfolio.

Job Description:

The Planning Engineer will oversee project scheduling, baseline creation, delay analysis, and progress monitoring across building construction projects in Dubai. Based in Dubai, this experienced engineering professional will utilize Primavera P6, develop S-Curves and KPI dashboards, formulate recovery programmes, support Extension of Time (EOT) claim preparations, and collaborate with site teams to ensure project completion according to scheduled timelines.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Prepare project baselines, S-Curves, progress reports, and KPI dashboards.
  • Monitor project progress and identify scheduling risks and delays.
  • Perform CPM scheduling, delay analysis, and prepare recovery programmes.
  • Support EOT (Extension of Time) claim preparation and project controls activities.
  • Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely project execution.
  • Prepare planning reports and provide regular updates to management.

🔹 Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
  • 5–8 years of hands-on experience in UAE building construction projects (residential villas, high-rise buildings, commercial, or mixed-use developments).
  • Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, and project controls.
  • Strong experience in delay analysis, recovery programmes, baseline development, and Extension of Time (EOT) claim preparation.
  • Demonstrated capability in generating progress reports, S-Curves, and KPI dashboards.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and multi-project management abilities.

What We Offer:

  • An exciting career opportunity with a leading construction firm in Dubai.
  • Dynamic, fast-paced, and professional project management environment.
  • Competitive monthly compensation package alongside standard statutory benefits under UAE Labour Law.