Planning Engineer

Guildhall

Dubai, UAE

Posted
Ref: OP576-1362

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Guildhall is supporting a reputable real estate developer specializing in both residential and commercial properties across Dubai. They are now seeking a Project Engineer (Planning Engineer) to join their team and contribute to the successful planning and execution of high-rise building projects.

Role & Responsibilities:

- Project Planning: Understand the entire project lifecycle and prepare a detailed project scope, establishing planning, scheduling, and reporting requirements in line with the contract agreement.
- Baseline Scheduling: Develop a resource-loaded, logically sequenced detailed project baseline schedule for all phases, including pre-turnaround, turnaround execution, and post-turnaround.
- Reporting: Establish progress reporting formats and frequencies, ensuring comprehensive updates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Resource Allocation: Verify and consolidate manpower, equipment, tools, and consumables requirements based on norms and project schedules.
- Milestone Tracking: Set up alerts for all critical contractual and milestone dates. Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure timely completion of targets and raise flags for any missed deadlines, implementing recovery plans when needed.
- Scheduling & Monitoring: Extract and communicate look-ahead schedules to all relevant teams. Monitor progress against the baseline schedule, adjusting as needed for scope changes.
- Critical Activities: Identify and monitor critical and near-critical activities, reporting any deviations to the Turnaround Manager and senior management.
- Support & Variation Management: Provide scheduling support to the Project Manager, particularly for variations or change orders.
- Walkdowns & Reporting: Review job packages and participate in progress walkdowns. Coordinate the preparation and submission of progress reports to the client and head office.

How to Apply:
If you meet the above qualifications and are eager to be part of a leading real estate developer in Dubai, please submit your resume to Guildhall.

Requirements:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- 6-10 years of experience as a Planning Engineer with a consultant, contractor, or PMC, focusing on high-rise building projects. Minimum 6+ years of experience in the UAE.
- Previous experience working with a developer is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in planning tools, software, and techniques, with at least 5+ years of experience using Primavera.
- Strong understanding of the turnaround process and events.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, diagrams, and drawings.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and delegate workloads to meet deadlines.
- Experience in resource computation (manpower, equipment, consumables) using industry norms.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with management, contractors, and engineers.
- Software Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft 365 apps is essential.

Salary:
AED 14,000 to 16,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region.

With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific.

Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services.

Guildhall is the partner of choice.

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