Overview
Planning Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at SDV Consulting Engineers
Title: Planning Engineer
Company: SDV Consulting Engineers
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Company Description
SDV Consulting Engineers offers a comprehensive selection of services in all major engineering disciplines, project management, and project development. We provide FEED, EPCM, PMC, Commissioning, and Advisory Services for the industrial sector, primarily in manufacturing & processing, energy, hydrogen plants, cold stores, and specialty facilities. For more information, visit www.sdvce.com.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Abu Dhabi for a Planning Engineer. Responsibilities include creating and managing project plans, monitoring project progress, ensuring adherence to schedules, and implementing project controls. The Planning Engineer will also perform data analysis and communicate updates to ensure the alignment of project goals with timelines and resources.
· Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
· Monitor contractor and subcontractor progress; prepare weekly/monthly progress reports with graphs and critical path analysis.
· Identify delays, deviations, and risks; recommend corrective actions to clients and management.
· Conduct site visits to verify progress and validate schedule compliance.
· Support delay analysis, claims assessment, and evaluation of variations.
· Collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to ensure timely communication and effective coordination.
· Maintain accurate records of schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for project audits and closeout.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Well versed in Primavera P6
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction with minimum of five years of experience in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience working in Abu Dhabi is highly preferred
- Experience with mega projects is highly preferred
- Candidate currently in UAE is mandatory