Planning Engineer Dubai Cracknell

Primary Activities:

• Reviews and approves Contractor s construction plan and program.
• Monitors work progress in relation to the baseline program and reporting to the relevant Project Leader accordingly.
• Prepares progress reports at the intervals agreed for each project.
• Coordinates with the Contractor and Client s planning representative, in relation to program and progress of work.
• Coordinates with the contractors in relation to the necessary recovery work program to mitigate delays to the project.
• Reviews and advises on the suitability of the recovery program proposed by the Contractor.
• Reviews, analyses and provides recommendations for time-related claims, Extension of Times requests, etc. submitted by the Contractor.
• Assesses the impact of variations.
• Assists in contract management by providing necessary input for change management as applicable.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to apply strong professional knowledge and solid experience in construction and work program management.
• Ability to monitor, review and supervise the planning, execution, and progress of construction work for multiple landscape projects under the direction of a project leader.
• Ability to apply good knowledge in the Society of Construction Law (SCL) Delay and Disruption Protocol to review and analyse program delays, recovery work program options, and the Extension of Time (EOT) claims submitted by the Contractor and provide recommendations.
• Good understanding of landscape works and related post-contract engineering and construction disciplines and works.
• Ability to display a highly client-focused interactions and proactive quality-driven approach in all works to promote company s professional image throughout the projects.
• Good technical communication & reporting skills including reading, writing and interpretation of technical documentation, specifications and reports, proposals, technical briefs, and contracts.
• Good Computer skills and working knowledge of full MS-Office suite including Primavera (P6), Project Server and SharePoint. Basic good knowledge of CAD, MS BIM/Revit and the latest technologies used in Construction Management.

Management and Corporate Competencies:

• Accuracy, precision, excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to drive the execution of projects and facilitate problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, manage priorities, meet timelines.
• A willingness to share information, learn and be trained in new skills.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Initiative and proactiveness.