Senior MEP Planning Engineer

• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule using Primavera P6, ensuring logical sequencing of construction, procurement, and commissioning activities. • Establish the project baseline program in coordination with the Project Manager, Engineers, and Department Heads. • Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress and update schedules to reflect actual site performance and productivity. • Coordinate with site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and resources. • Analyze critical path activities and prepare recovery or mitigation programs in case of delays. • Review and integrate subcontractor schedules into the master program and monitor their performance. • Track and report engineering deliverables, procurement milestones, and construction progress. • Prepare progress S-curves, manpower histograms, and resource allocation charts for management review. • Generate weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting variances, slippages, and forecast completion dates. • Support the commercial team in evaluating extension of time (EOT) claims and delay impact analyses. • Coordinate with the cost control department to link cost data with the project schedule for earned value analysis. • Review tender documents and prepare preliminary project schedules, identifying key milestones and resource requirements. • Conduct site visits to verify progress, assess productivity, and collect data for schedule updates. • Participate in project meetings with clients and consultants, presenting schedule status and mitigation strategies. • Ensure planning and reporting activities comply with contractual requirements and project execution plans. • Assist in preparing handover schedules and final project documentation, including as-built programs. • Support implementation of project control procedures to ensure alignment with company policies and ISO standards. Availability to Join: • Immediate or within 30 days. Educational Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering from a recognized university. • Postgraduate diploma or certification in Project Planning and Control is an added advantage. Registrations / Certifications: • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (preferred). • Training in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Control is advantageous. • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System awareness (preferable). Experience: • 5 to 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction and MEP projects such as commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure developments. • Minimum 3-4 years of GCC experience, preferably in the UAE. • Proven experience in planning, monitoring, and reporting of engineering, procurement, and construction activities in fast-track projects. Computer Software Proficiency: • Expert in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for project scheduling and progress tracking. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP for understanding construction sequences (preferred). • Familiar with ERP systems and Power BI dashboards for project reporting and analytics.