Senior MEP Planning Engineer

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed MEP project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project , ensuring alignment with the approved master programme, project milestones, and contractual requirements. • Prepare and monitor Baseline Programmes, Recovery Programmes, Look-Ahead Schedules, S-Curves, manpower histograms, and resource-loaded schedules . • Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline schedule, analyze variances, identify critical and delayed activities, and recommend corrective and recovery actions. • Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis , progress measurement, productivity monitoring, and forecasting to ensure timely completion of MEP works. • Coordinate with Project Managers, MEP Engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and other disciplines to ensure proper sequencing and integration of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting works . • Review MEP drawings and construction sequences from a planning and constructability perspective , identifying potential constraints or clashes that may impact the project schedule. • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports , dashboards, KPIs, and progress presentations for management and clients. • Conduct delay analysis , maintain records of schedule impacts, and provide planning support for EOT claims and contractual submissions . • Monitor manpower, materials, procurement, and subcontractor activities against the project schedule and highlight potential risks or delays. • Attend progress and coordination meetings and provide accurate schedule updates, forecasts, and recommendations to the project management team. • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. • Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in MEP planning and scheduling within the construction/contracting industry. • Proven experience in planning and monitoring large-scale MEP projects , including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting works. • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 ; good knowledge of MS Project is preferred. • Strong experience in Baseline Programmes, Recovery Programmes, Look-Ahead Schedules, Critical Path Analysis, S-Curves, and Resource Loading . • Proven experience in progress monitoring, delay analysis, forecasting, and EOT support . • Strong understanding of MEP construction sequences, project controls, and coordination . • UAE/GCC experience in MEP contracting is highly preferred. • Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, and coordination skills.