Industry: Construction / High-Rise Buildings

Experience: 3 – 10 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Engineer (MEP) to join our project team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of MEP works for high-rise building projects. The role requires strong expertise in project controls, resource planning, and progress monitoring to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for MEP works using Primavera.
Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, and look-ahead plans in line with project requirements.
Monitor project progress and identify potential delays, risks, and bottlenecks.
Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure alignment with project schedules.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and project performance analyses.
Track manpower, materials, equipment, and productivity against planned targets.
Conduct schedule variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where required.
Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents to support planning activities.
Assist in preparing project budgets, resource histograms, and cash flow forecasts.
Support claims preparation related to extensions of time (EOT), delays, and variations.
Participate in project review meetings and provide planning updates to management.
Ensure all planning activities comply with company standards and project requirements.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) – Mandatory.

Experience

3 to 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry.
Mandatory experience working on high-rise building projects.
Experience in MEP planning and coordination for residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Primavera P6 – Mandatory.
Proficiency in AutoCAD – Mandatory.
Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and project control techniques.
Ability to prepare and analyze project schedules, resource plans, and progress reports.
Good understanding of construction methodologies and MEP systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective stakeholder management and teamwork capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in UAE/GCC construction projects.
Knowledge of project management principles and construction contracts.
Familiarity with EOT claims, risk analysis, and project performance tracking.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.
Opportunity to work on prestigious high-rise developments.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Junior Planning Engineer - (MEP)