Senior Planning Engineer - Delay Analysis
Posted date [2026-09-25]
(ID: 52471)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Planning Engineer - Delay AnalysisJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Planning Engineer - Delay Analysis
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Construction
Function: Project-Program Management
Experience: Minimum 20 years of relevant experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer - Delay Analysis for project delivery in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role provides senior-level planning, programme monitoring, critical path analysis, delay assessment, and claims support for large-scale construction projects. Working closely with the Project Lead, contractor planners, site supervision teams, and cost control specialists, the position will assess programme performance, identify emerging delays, and provide detailed analysis to support project administration and contractual decisions.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Construction
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Programme and Project Controls
The role requires a thorough understanding of construction
scope, quantities, sequencing, procurement, and programme interfaces. Particular emphasis is placed on independently assessing contractor schedules and providing reliable information on progress, critical paths, risks, opportunities, and potential impacts on the project completion date.
* Review construction work scope, quantities, and the logical sequencing of construction disciplines.
* Provide detailed review, analysis, and monitoring of procurement and construction programmes.
* Perform Critical Path Method analysis of programmes submitted by contractors, subcontractors, and utilities.
* Work closely with contractor planners to monitor and, where required, amend the Contractor\'s baseline programme.
* Prepare programme information, progress reports, graphs, and critical path analysis for weekly and monthly reporting.
* Report programme risks, opportunities, and potential mitigation strategies to the Project Lead.
* Assess actual site progress against the construction programme and report findings to the Project Lead.
* Provide early warning of potential delay events that could affect project delivery.
* Attend site and coordinate workshops with the supervision team to establish accurate progress snapshots.
* Conduct independent site visits to assess actual Contractor progress against the programme.
* Support the Cost Control Team in understanding programme risks and opportunities associated with additional works and variation proposals.
* Maintain programme monitoring records to support evaluation of Contractor claims and variations.
Delay and Claims Analysis
A significant part of the position involves detailed assessment of time-related claims and delay events. The Senior Planning Engineer will provide programme evidence and analysis that supports the Project Lead and Cost Control Team during contractual reviews and dispute-related processes.
* Review Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis, As-Planned versus As-Built analysis, and associated claim particulars.
* Review and establish the chronology of events relevant to time-related claims.
* Investigate potential delay events and assess the presence of concurrent delay.
* Prepare and review prospective and retrospective delay analyses.
* Review Extension of Time claims with reference to applicable contract mechanisms.
* Present and discuss Extension of Time assessments with relevant project stakeholders.
* Provide assistance during negotiations, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
* Minimum 20 years of demonstrable experience covering supervision and project administration of planning works for large-scale projects.
* Middle East experience within the consulting industry is required.
* Extensive understanding of construction planning, programme monitoring, and Critical Path Method analysis.
* Experience evaluating construction progress, programme risks, delays, variations, and time-related claims.
* Demonstrated capability in prospective and retrospective delay analysis.
* Experience supporting Extension of Time assessments and contractual dispute processes.
AECOM Project Environment
This position sits within AECOM\'s Buildings and Places business line and Program and Project Management career area. The role involves close interaction with planning, site supervision, project leadership, and cost control teams in the delivery and administration of major projects.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm serving public- and private-sector clients across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams provide services spanning advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
* Review construction work scope, quantities, and the logical sequencing of construction disciplines.
* Provide detailed review, analysis, and monitoring of procurement and construction programmes.
* Perform Critical Path Method analysis of programmes submitted by contractors, subcontractors, and utilities.
* Work closely with contractor planners to monitor and, where required, amend the Contractor\'s baseline programme.
* Prepare programme information, progress reports, graphs, and critical path analysis for weekly and monthly reporting.
* Report programme risks, opportunities, and potential mitigation strategies to the Project Lead.
* Assess actual site progress against the construction programme and report findings to the Project Lead.
* Provide early warning of potential delay events that could affect project delivery.
* Attend site and coordinate workshops with the supervision team to establish accurate progress snapshots.
* Conduct independent site visits to assess actual Contractor progress against the programme.
* Support the Cost Control Team in understanding programme risks and opportunities associated with additional works and variation proposals.
* Maintain programme monitoring records to support evaluation of Contractor claims and variations.
Delay and Claims Analysis
A significant part of the position involves detailed assessment of time-related claims and delay events. The Senior Planning Engineer will provide programme evidence and analysis that supports the Project Lead and Cost Control Team during contractual reviews and dispute-related processes.
* Review Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis, As-Planned versus As-Built analysis, and associated claim particulars.
* Review and establish the chronology of events relevant to time-related claims.
* Investigate potential delay events and assess the presence of concurrent delay.
* Prepare and review prospective and retrospective delay analyses.
* Review Extension of Time claims with reference to applicable contract mechanisms.
* Present and discuss Extension of Time assessments with relevant project stakeholders.
* Provide assistance during negotiations, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
* Minimum 20 years of demonstrable experience covering supervision and project administration of planning works for large-scale projects.
* Middle East experience within the consulting industry is required.
* Extensive understanding of construction planning, programme monitoring, and Critical Path Method analysis.
* Experience evaluating construction progress, programme risks, delays, variations, and time-related claims.
* Demonstrated capability in prospective and retrospective delay analysis.
* Experience supporting Extension of Time assessments and contractual dispute processes.
AECOM Project Environment
This position sits within AECOM\'s Buildings and Places business line and Program and Project Management career area. The role involves close interaction with planning, site supervision, project leadership, and cost control teams in the delivery and administration of major projects.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm serving public- and private-sector clients across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams provide services spanning advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
