Planning Engineer
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Job Description
- ·
- Develop, review, and analyze project schedules, ensuring proper
- scope understanding, quantities, and logical sequencing
- of construction activities.
- Review and monitor the Contractor’s
- baseline programme
- , procurement schedules, and construction plans, including subcontractors and utilities.
- Work closely with the Contractor’s planners to track progress and recommend updates or recovery plans where required.
- Monitor actual progress against the approved programme and report deviations to the
Senior Resident Engineer
- .
- Prepare
- weekly and monthly reports
- , including progress updates, graphs, and
- critical path analysis
- for the PMC.
- Identify project
- risks, delays, and opportunities
- , and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain the project schedule.
- Conduct site visits and coordinate with supervision teams to validate progress and ensure accurate reporting.
- Attend workshops and meetings to assess real-time progress and resolve planning/scheduling issues.
- Support the
Senior Quantity Surveyor
- in analyzing programme-related impacts of variations and additional works.
- Maintain detailed planning records to support evaluation of
- claims, variations, and dispute resolution
- processes.
- Assist the PMC in negotiations, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters related to project delays or planning issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in
- Engineering or related field
- .
- Minimum
- 10 years of planning and scheduling experience
- , with strong focus on
Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) projects
- .
- Proven experience in
- construction planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring
- for complex infrastructure/STP works.
- **UAE project experience preferred**
- , with understanding of local authority processes and project requirements.
- Proficiency in planning tools such as
- Primavera P6 or equivalent
- .
Additional Information
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project lifecycle (especially STP systems)
- Expertise in
- critical path method (CPM)
- and delay analysis
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong reporting and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work under pressure
- *At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.*
- ***To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.***
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact.
Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.
Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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