Planning Engineer

Role Overview

ALFIRAS General Contracting is seeking a Civil Planning Engineer with a solid background in the construction sector, specifically with main contractor experience and a strong track record in hotel developments. The position focuses on building, tracking, and managing project timelines to support on-time delivery through robust planning, coordination, and project control practices. Advanced use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is essential.

Required Background

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• You should bring at least 7 years of experience working as a Planning Engineer.
• Prior UAE experience in the construction industry is mandatory.
• Experience with main contractors or contracting firms is essential.
• Hands-on exposure to hotel construction projects is necessary, covering the complete project cycle from structure and finishing works to MEP coordination and final handover.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, project planning, and project control practices is expected.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is required.

Core Technical Experience

• Ability to prepare and manage baseline programmes, recovery schedules, and short-term look-ahead plans.
• Experience creating resource-loaded schedules, S-curves, manpower histograms, and cash flow forecasts.
• Strong command of CPM analysis and assessment of delay impacts.
• Capability to assist with Extension of Time submissions and forensic delay analysis.
• Experience preparing weekly and monthly progress updates, reports, and dashboards.
• Close coordination with project managers, site teams, MEP engineers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing in hotel projects, including structural works, MEP integration, façade activities, and premium finishing requirements.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication abilities.

Key Duties

• Develop, revise, and manage detailed project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Track project progress and ensure it stays aligned with the approved baseline programme.
• Spot delays, risks, and critical-path activities, then recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with site teams to keep activities progressing on schedule.
• Prepare progress reports, S-curves, KPI dashboards, and look-ahead schedules.
• Support the project management team with planning, forecasting, and allocation of resources.
• Assist with contractual planning tasks such as delay analysis and EOT documentation.
• Help ensure milestones and contractual deadlines are met.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.