Senior Planning Engineer (Utilities & Infrastructure) Emarat Aloula Contracting

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Experience

10 - 15 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

2 Vacancies

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Planning Engineer with proven expertise in large-scale water pipeline and distribution network projects. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in project planning, scheduling, and progress control, particularly within the UAE infrastructure sector.

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for water pipeline and utility infrastructure projects using Primavera P6.
  • Prepare baseline programs, recovery plans, look-ahead schedules, and resource histograms.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, identify delays or deviations, and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate closely with the engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to align timelines and deliverables.
  • Evaluate subcontractor schedules and ensure integration into the master schedule.
  • Lead progress review meetings and prepare weekly/monthly reports for internal and client submission.
  • Analyze variations, assess impacts, and support the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims.
  • Ensure schedule compliance with contractual requirements and client expectations.
  • Maintain clear documentation and control of planning data throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Participate in risk management and value engineering exercises.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of UAE experience in project planning, with a special focus on water pipeline and utility network projects.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other project management software.
  • Solid understanding of infrastructure construction workflows, sequencing, and interdependencies.
  • Experience working with UAE authorities such as DEWA, ADDC, ADSSC, FEWA, etc., is a strong advantage.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and delay analysis methodologies is preferred.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Utilities Infrastructure
  • Project Scheduling
  • Progress Reporting
  • Primavera
  • Project Planning

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Emarat Aloula Contracting

Emarat Aloula Contracting is a general contractor and a member of Ali & Sons Holding LLC, specializing in construction, engineering, and facilities management services, particularly in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Water, Wastewater, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. The company provides a range of services including infrastructure development, fabrication, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), scaffolding, and engineering.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

https://www.emarataloula.com