Planning Engineer

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About the Role
We are looking for a Planning Engineer to support the project and construction management team on the delivery of an in-fill development in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Integrate schedule requirements and constraints to establish work sequences for all disciplines or specialties.
• Prepare schedule commentary appearing in progress reports
• Identify the critical-path activities for project milestones
• Review and approve invoice verification for payment based on cost-loaded schedules
• Review schedule data; identify and acquire information needed to complete work to interface between project teams.
• Monitor schedule deviations including subcontractor submittals; recommend corrective action/work-around any issues that may arise

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with certification in planning and scheduling of projects and in using Primavera applications (Primavera Project Management /P6 and Primavera Contract Management/Expedition) and cost engineering
• Prior experience in a similar role with an engineering consultancy or project management consultancy
• Extensive knowledge and experience in project planning, budgeting, cost phasing and control from the project initiation to close out phases, utilizing computer-based systems (e.g. Primavera Project Management ‘P6’)
• Previous experience in reviewing and updating baselines, project schedules and cost using planning software and programmes
• Be able to track, correspondences, drawings, submittals, daily reports, transmittals, Minutes of Meetings, BOQs, requests for inspection, requests for clarification, change orders and invoice, and payment requisitions
• Demonstrable experience in developing project wide work breakdown structures (WBS)

Your benefits and rewards

Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy:

• Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people (no external investors) and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer-term participation as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance)
• Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy).
• Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).
• Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable
• Professional membership/ institution subscription support
• Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.