Senior Planning Engineer

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living, and vibrant communities.

Senior Planning Engineer (Site Operations - Arabic Speaking)

Location: UAE

Position Summary: We are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer with a robust background in project planning and scheduling, boasting a minimum of 10 years of experience in the industry and at least 5 years of experience in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing complex projects, leading planning efforts, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules and plans to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Utilize advanced planning tools and methodologies, including Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar, to create and manage detailed project schedules.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Oversee and coordinate the planning activities for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing detailed analysis and reports on schedule adherence, critical path activities, and potential risks.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct thorough project reviews and generate status reports for senior management and clients, highlighting key issues and recommending solutions.
• Facilitate planning meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions to ensure effective communication and collaboration among project teams.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, company procedures, and best practices in all planning activities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior planning engineers and other team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling, with a strong background in managing large and complex projects.
• Mandatory at least 5+ years of experience working in Dubai or the UAE, with a deep understanding of local regulations and industry standards.
• Advanced proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Must have worked on Mixed Use, Villas, and High Rise projects.
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles, construction methodologies, and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Arabic speaker required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CPP (Certified Planning Professional).
• Experience in cost control and budget management.
• Familiarity with contract management and negotiation.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

More benefits

• Full-time
• Competitive salaries and a huge range of other benefits. 
• 22 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays.
• Medical insurance & life insurance coverage
• And so much more

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.