Planning Engineer

Job Code: 348/001/350
Industry: Water Treatment

Our client is looking for an experienced Planning Engineer in Sharjah to develop, monitor, and control project schedules across multiple phases of water treatment and construction projects.
The role involves preparing baseline schedules, tracking progress, performing delay analysis, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely project execution.

• Develop, update, and maintain Level 1 to Level 4 project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Prepare baseline schedules aligned with project scope, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), resources, and contractual milestones.
• Identify and monitor the critical path, near-critical activities, and potential schedule risks.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly project progress and compare it against baseline schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Prepare S-curves, dashboards, productivity reports, and perform earned value analysis (EVA).
• Conduct Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) buffer monitoring and support recovery planning initiatives.
• Perform resource planning, including manpower, equipment, and materials, and execute resource levelling activities.
• Forecast resource requirements and identify productivity gaps in coordination with site teams.
• Conduct delay analysis using methods such as window analysis, impacted-as-planned, and as-built versus as-planned techniques.
• Support the preparation of delay claims, Extension of Time (EOT) requests, and documentation of delay drivers.
• Assess the schedule impact of scope changes, design revisions, procurement delays, and site constraints.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and subcontractors to ensure schedule alignment.
• Participate in internal and client progress review meetings and present schedule performance updates.
• Assist in monitoring project costs by comparing budget versus actuals and preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain schedule version control, update logs, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare structured and timely progress reports for internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Ensure planning documents, assumptions, and constraints are clearly recorded and traceable.
• Integrate schedule updates with ERP systems and develop Excel-based trackers and analytical tools.
• Analyse productivity trends, KPIs, and variances to recommend corrective actions.
• Demonstrate ownership through proactive risk identification, early warnings, and solution-driven approaches.
• Support the preparation of as-built schedules, closeout documentation, and defect liability period (DLP) planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in project planning, with at least 7 years in the water treatment industry.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and ERP systems.
• Experience in water treatment, construction, or oil and gas industries.
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English.
• Expertise in project scheduling and baseline development.
• Knowledge of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) and earned value analysis (EVA).
• Strong experience in progress measurement and tracking.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Experience in resource planning and productivity tracking.
• Ability to monitor project costs and budgets effectively.
• Understanding of change management processes and project controls.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and stakeholder coordination.
• High level of discipline in governance, documentation, and reporting.
• Self-driven approach with strong ownership and accountability in planning activities.

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