Planning Engineer Galadari Brothers Group UAE

Galadari Brothers Group is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning Engineer to join their team. It is the one of the largest business conglomerates in the UAE, the Galadari Brothers Group is driven by ambition, values and boundless experience, engaging in new ventures and maintaining its position as a significant business market player.

• Collaborate in the development and preparation of design and planning programmes, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Oversee and track project progress, implementing effective monitoring systems to ensure adherence to schedules and milestones.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and analyses on project advancements, highlighting achievements, obstacles, and potential solutions.
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaborative relationships, and ensuring alignment between planning, execution, and project objectives.
• Utilize proficiency in project management to manage and oversee projects, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and monitoring project progress to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Apply strong analytical abilities to assess complex project data, identify trends, anticipate potential issues, and propose effective solutions to maintain project timelines.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) to efficiently create, manage, and update project schedules.
• Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and detailed schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) as applicable.
• Monitor project progress based on key milestones and performance indicators (KPIs), providing timely schedule impact reviews and integrated project schedule updates.
• Prepare recovery schedules and conduct time impact analysis as needed.
• Integrate resources and costs into schedules for budgets, expenditure, and resource analysis purposes.
• Ensure compliance by reviewing and approving EPC contractors’, Sub-contractors’, and Vendors’ Project Control deliverables including project schedules and progress measurement systems.
• Prepare and track invoices in accordance with invoicing procedures.
• Issue weekly/monthly reports to clients within agreed cut-off dates to assess project progress, address concerns, and identify potential shortfalls.
• Coordinate and facilitate project progress review meetings as necessary.

Requirements of Planning Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Proven experience of 1-2 years as a Planning Engineer or similar role in construction projects.

Skills and Knowledge Desired