Planning Engineer - Roads & Infrastructure | UAE

RAWAJ · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-01-13

Leverage your technical leadership and join awell-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.As a Planning Engineer – Road & Infrastructure, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with contractual requirements. The role requires strong hands-on experience in project planning, progress tracking, cash flow forecasting, and resource management, supporting project and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.Key AccountabilitiesDeveloping, updating, and maintaining detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 in line with project scope and execution strategy.Preparing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for accurate progress measurement, scheduling, cost estimation, and project control.Monitoring project progress and preparing S-curves, KPIs, resource histograms, and cash flow charts in accordance with client reporting requirements.Preparing and updating project cash flow statements and supporting financial forecasting activities.Planning and monitoring manpower deployment and resource allocation to support project timelines and productivity targets.Coordinating with project managers, site teams, and commercial teams to ensure alignment between planning, execution, and cost control.Identifying schedule risks, delays, and variances, and supporting corrective and mitigation actions to maintain project milestones.Providing regular planning reports and progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceWe Are Looking For: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).Minimum 5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer within road and infrastructure construction projects.Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office applications.Solid understanding of project controls, scheduling techniques, and performance measurement tools.Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills.Good communication and coordination abilities with multidisciplinary project teams.Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.Fluency in English.

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