Planning Engineer

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

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• Develop, review, and analyze project schedules, ensuring proper scope understanding, quantities, and logical sequencing of construction activities.
• Review and monitor the Contractor’s baseline programme , procurement schedules, and construction plans, including subcontractors and utilities.
• Work closely with the Contractor’s planners to track progress and recommend updates or recovery plans where required.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved programme and report deviations to the Senior Resident Engineer .
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports , including progress updates, graphs, and critical path analysis for the PMC.
• Identify project risks, delays, and opportunities , and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain the project schedule.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with supervision teams to validate progress and ensure accurate reporting.
• Attend workshops and meetings to assess real-time progress and resolve planning/scheduling issues.
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in analyzing programme-related impacts of variations and additional works.
• Maintain detailed planning records to support evaluation of claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Assist the PMC in negotiations, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters related to project delays or planning issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field .
• Minimum 10 years of planning and scheduling experience , with strong focus on Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) projects .
• Proven experience in construction planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring for complex infrastructure/STP works.
• UAE project experience preferred , with understanding of local authority processes and project requirements.
• Proficiency in planning tools such as Primavera P6 or equivalent .

Additional Information

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project lifecycle (especially STP systems)
• Expertise in critical path method (CPM) and delay analysis
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong reporting and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work under pressure

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10144293

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site