Engineer - Planning - Civil Infrastructure
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AECOM is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support planning, scheduling and progress monitoring on a large scale civil infrastructure programme based in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in project planning and scheduling within design or construction, strong Primavera P6 skills, familiarity with progress measurement, reporting and risk-based scheduling, and solid cross-disciplinary coordination. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining schedules, monitoring progress, producing dashboards and forecasts, supporting schedule risk analysis and mitigation, and coordinating with project teams on baselines and change impacts. A degree in Engineering or Construction Management is expected; UAE/Middle East experience is a plus. Tip: tailor resume with specific large-scale projects, quantify schedule achievements, show dashboards created, emphasize collaboration, and highlight readiness for onsite, full-time environment and the global AECOM culture and benefits.
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring activities across a complex, large scale infrastructure programme.
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within design and or construction projects
Strong proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or equivalent
Familiarity with progress measurement, reporting, and risk based scheduling
Strong analytical and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
Experience supporting projects of significant scale and complexity is desirable
Middle East, particularly UAE experience, is an advantage
Key Responsibilities
Develop, update, and maintain project schedules and programme baselines
Monitor progress against plans and identify potential delays
Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and forecasts
Support schedule risk analysis and mitigation planning
Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment of schedules and deliverables
Assist in evaluating schedule impacts of changes and variations
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
Additional Information
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