Planning Engineer
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About the Role
Bainona Engineering Consultancy seeks a Planning Engineer in Abu Dhabi to act as the consultant's representative for planning and scheduling activities on construction projects. Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and strong analytical skills.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the Consultant’s representative for all planning and scheduling activities in accordance with the Contract requirements
- Review, analyze, and recommend approval of the Contractor’s baseline construction program and subsequent updates
- Monitor project progress against the approved program and identify delays, slippages, and critical path impacts
- Prepare and review detailed work programs, look ahead schedules, recovery programs, and milestones
- Analyze the impact of variations, changes, and instructions on the project schedule and advise the Project Manager accordingly
- Coordinate with project disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP, QS) to ensure accurate progress reporting
- Review Contractor’s progress reports, manpower histograms, S curves, and resource schedules
- Conduct regular site visits to verify actual progress and validate reported percentages
- Assist in preparation and evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims in coordination with the Project Manager and QS team
- Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation and recovery measures
- Maintain updated project planning records and scheduling logs
- Participate in project coordination meetings and provide planning inputs and recommendations
Requirements
- Strong planning and production planning skills to develop, update, and optimize project schedules
- Solid analytical skills to evaluate project data, identify trends, and support decision making
- Effective communication skills to coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders
- Experience in project control, including progress monitoring, reporting, and variance analysis
- Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; a focus on civil or construction engineering is an advantage
- Experience in consultancy or construction projects, preferably within the UAE or GCC region
- Ability to work on site in Abu Dhabi and collaborate in a multidisciplinary, fast paced environment
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Company Description
- Bainona Engineering Consultancy L.L.C. (BEC), established in 1994, is a 'Special Grade' engineering consultancy recognized for its expertise in Design, Construction Management, and Project Management.
- Over three decades, BEC has built a strong reputation for trust, excellence, and innovation, partnering with leading developers across various sectors.
- The firm focuses on shaping future skylines through high quality, efficient, and sustainable engineering solutions.
Role Description
- Act as the Consultant’s representative for all planning and scheduling activities in accordance with the Contract requirements.
- Review, analyze, and recommend approval of the Contractor’s baseline construction program and subsequent updates.
- Monitor project progress against the approved program and identify delays, slippages, and critical path impacts.
- Prepare and review detailed work programs, look ahead schedules, recovery programs, and milestones.
- Analyze the impact of variations, changes, and instructions on the project schedule and advise the Project Manager accordingly.
- Coordinate with project disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP, QS) to ensure accurate progress reporting.
- Review Contractor’s progress reports, manpower histograms, S curves, and resource schedules.
- Conduct regular site visits to verify actual progress and validate reported percentages.
- Assist in preparation and evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims in coordination with the Project Manager and QS team.
- Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation and recovery measures.
- Maintain updated project planning records and scheduling logs.
- Participate in project coordination meetings and provide planning inputs and recommendations.
Qualifications
- Strong planning and production planning skills to develop, update, and optimize project schedules.
- Solid analytical skills to evaluate project data, identify trends, and support decision making.
- Effective communication skills to coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Experience in project control, including progress monitoring, reporting, and variance analysis.
- Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; a focus on civil or construction engineering is an advantage.
- Experience in consultancy or construction projects, preferably within the UAE or GCC region.
- Ability to work on site in Abu Dhabi and collaborate in a multidisciplinary, fast paced environment.
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