Senior Engineer - Planning and Scheduling
Posted date [2026-09-27]
(ID: 52600)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Engineer - Planning and SchedulingJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Engineer - Planning
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project-Program Management
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer - Planning in Abu Dhabi, UAE to develop and manage project planning strategies across engineering and project delivery activities. The role focuses on detailed scheduling, resource allocation, progress monitoring, cost and budget forecasting, risk assessment, performance reporting, and planning optimization while coordinating with engineering teams, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and timelines using established planning methodologies and software.
- Analyze project requirements and constraints to identify schedule risks, dependencies, and opportunities
for optimization.
- Coordinate resource allocation across multiple projects to support effective utilization and capacity planning.
- Conduct feasibility studies and develop data-driven planning recommendations for senior leadership and project stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance against approved baselines and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur.
- Prepare planning reports, forecasts, performance metrics, and schedule information for management review.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, and clients to refine planning strategies and resolve delivery challenges.
- Estimate project costs, budgets, and resource requirements to support project planning and forecasting.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and implement more efficient procedures.
- Support risk assessment, mitigation planning, and contingency management activities.
- Mentor junior planning personnel and contribute to the development of planning practices within the project environment.
- Monitor planning activities for compliance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a planning or scheduling role.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent project planning tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and trends.
- Demonstrated experience in resource allocation, capacity planning, and budget forecasting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools used for reporting and forecasting.
- Experience in project risk assessment, mitigation planning, and contingency management.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Lean, or traditional waterfall approaches.
- Proven experience improving planning processes and operational efficiency.
- Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of planning information to varied stakeholders.
- UAE or Middle East experience with knowledge of local regulatory and market conditions is preferred.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring planning personnel is preferred.
- Experience with engineering project management in infrastructure, construction, or industrial sectors is preferred.
Planning and Project Controls Focus
The Senior Engineer - Planning will provide structured schedule and planning support across project activities, connecting engineering requirements, resources, budgets, risks, and delivery milestones. The position requires detailed monitoring against established baselines and the ability to convert project data into practical forecasts and recommendations.
Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and related analysis tools will support schedule development, resource and capacity planning, progress monitoring, forecasting, and management reporting. The role also contributes to continuous improvement of planning processes and project delivery efficiency.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
- Coordinate resource allocation across multiple projects to support effective utilization and capacity planning.
- Conduct feasibility studies and develop data-driven planning recommendations for senior leadership and project stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance against approved baselines and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur.
- Prepare planning reports, forecasts, performance metrics, and schedule information for management review.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, and clients to refine planning strategies and resolve delivery challenges.
- Estimate project costs, budgets, and resource requirements to support project planning and forecasting.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and implement more efficient procedures.
- Support risk assessment, mitigation planning, and contingency management activities.
- Mentor junior planning personnel and contribute to the development of planning practices within the project environment.
- Monitor planning activities for compliance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a planning or scheduling role.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent project planning tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and trends.
- Demonstrated experience in resource allocation, capacity planning, and budget forecasting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools used for reporting and forecasting.
- Experience in project risk assessment, mitigation planning, and contingency management.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Lean, or traditional waterfall approaches.
- Proven experience improving planning processes and operational efficiency.
- Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of planning information to varied stakeholders.
- UAE or Middle East experience with knowledge of local regulatory and market conditions is preferred.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring planning personnel is preferred.
- Experience with engineering project management in infrastructure, construction, or industrial sectors is preferred.
Planning and Project Controls Focus
The Senior Engineer - Planning will provide structured schedule and planning support across project activities, connecting engineering requirements, resources, budgets, risks, and delivery milestones. The position requires detailed monitoring against established baselines and the ability to convert project data into practical forecasts and recommendations.
Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and related analysis tools will support schedule development, resource and capacity planning, progress monitoring, forecasting, and management reporting. The role also contributes to continuous improvement of planning processes and project delivery efficiency.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
