Planning Engineer (Infrastructure / District Cooling) Emarat Aloula Contracting

We, at Emarat Aloula is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support ongoing and upcoming district cooling infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have minimum 7 years of relevant UAE experience, with strong exposure to infrastructure and utilities works, and proven capability in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and delay analysis using Primavera P6.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain detailed baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 in coordination with project teams.

• Prepare cost-loaded and resource-loaded programmes, including manpower and equipment histograms.

• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify critical path activities.

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, look-ahead schedules, S-curves, and earned value reports.

• Conduct schedule updates, variance analysis, and recovery plans to mitigate delays.

• Prepare delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, including impacted and window analysis where required.

• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment of activities and material availability.

• Support project management in progress meetings with the Client and Consultant

• Prepare planning narratives, KPI reports, and other contractual planning documentation.

• Ensure compliance with project timelines, contractual requirements, and company standards.

Project Exposure (Preferred)

• District cooling networks (CHW piping, utility corridors)

• Infrastructure and utilities projects including:

  • Sewerage, stormwater, potable water

  • Electrical and substation works

  • Roadworks and utility interfacing

• Experience working under government entities or semi-government clients in Abu Dhabi is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6

• Excellent working knowledge of:

  • Baseline programme development

  • Progress measurement and reporting

  • Delay analysis & EOT preparation

  • Resource and cost loading

• Advanced skills in MS Excel and reporting tools

• Good understanding of infrastructure sequencing and utility coordination

• Strong communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders