Planning Engineer (MEP)

Job Purpose The Planning Engineer – MEP is responsible for developing, monitoring, and managing project schedules for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works across multiple construction projects. The role ensures the timely execution of project activities by coordinating with project management, engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and site teams. The Planning Engineer will utilize Primavera P6 to track progress, identify potential delays, prepare recovery plans, manage project risks, and provide accurate reporting to support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and update baseline and detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. Prepare project work breakdown structures (WBS), activity sequencing, critical path analysis, and project milestones. Establish construction, procurement, testing, commissioning, and handover schedules. Monitor progress against approved schedules and identify schedule deviations. Progress Monitoring & Reporting Track project performance against planned milestones and deliverables. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, look-ahead schedules, and management presentations. Analyze productivity, earned value, delays, and schedule impacts. Highlight risks, bottlenecks, and critical activities affecting project completion. Resource & Cost Planning Prepare manpower, equipment, and resource histograms. Coordinate with procurement and project teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources. Monitor resource utilization and productivity trends. Support project controls and cost monitoring activities. Delay Analysis & Recovery Planning Identify actual and potential project delays. Perform critical path and schedule impact analysis. Develop mitigation and recovery plans to maintain project milestones. Support extension of time (EOT) and variation claim assessments where required. Risk Management Prepare and maintain project risk registers. Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor procurement, engineering, and construction activities to reduce project risks. Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve planning-related issues. Stakeholder Coordination Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Teams, Consultants, Clients, and Subcontractors regarding project schedules and progress. Participate in progress review meetings and provide planning support and recommendations. Ensure alignment between procurement, engineering, and construction activities. Project Closeout Monitor testing, commissioning, and handover activities. Ensure all project milestones are achieved in line with contractual requirements. Prepare final project reports and project closeout schedules. Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline. Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in Planning and Scheduling within MEP or Construction projects. Experience in high-rise, residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, or mixed-use developments. UAE/GCC experience preferred. Technical Skills Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6. Experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting. Understanding of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Drainage, and Fire Fighting systems. Knowledge of Project Controls, Resource Planning, and Cost Monitoring. Proficiency in MS Office and project reporting tools. Certifications Primavera P6 Certification (preferred). PMP Certification is an advantage. Show more Show less