Planning Engineer (Bridge Project Experience)

Role Overview

Planning Engineer (Bridge Project Experience) with Egis Group, based in Dubai, UAE, to manage large-scale Etihad Rail Project work focused on bridges and infrastructure construction.

Company Overview

Waagner Biro Bridge Services, part of Egis Group, is a leader in construction engineering across Dubai and the UAE with over 50 years of excellence. The company specializes in innovative solutions for bridge systems, steel structures, and infrastructure projects, serving both government and private sectors. The skilled team of engineers handles every stage from design to construction and maintenance, with commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Role Purpose

The Planning Engineer will manage project scheduling, progress tracking, and coordination across large-scale bridge and infrastructure construction projects. The role ensures timely delivery in compliance with client and authority requirements through detailed planning, risk identification, and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Scheduling & Planning

• Develop, update, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project covering all construction phases from mobilization to handover.
• Prepare cost-loaded programs, resource-loaded programs, change logs, and KPIs.
• Analyze critical path, float, and resource allocation to optimize project timelines.
• Maintain and update project documentation, schedules, and reports in coordination with document control.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track progress and conduct regular site visits to verify actual progress against planned timelines in UAE.
• Prepare look-ahead programs and progress reports to management and client representatives.
• Prepare planning reports, S-curves, productivity analysis, and KPIs.
• Participate in project progress meetings and provide presentation updates to management and client representatives.

Risk Management & Mitigation

• Identify major risks along with action plans in line with management directions.
• Prepare mitigation plans, crushed plans, and recovery plans in case of delays.
• Conduct strong delay analysis including Time Impact Analysis and Window Analysis.
• Handle contractual correspondence.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with the baseline schedule.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project management teams.
• Integrate project milestones and deliverables with Authorities NOC approvals, traffic diversion programs, and authority permits.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with project planning guidelines and coordinate closely with project control teams.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Dubai Authorities procedures and standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in discipline with at least 5 years acting in the proposed role on similar projects of similar size and complexity in UAE.
• Involvement in at least 2 projects within the Emirates of Dubai in the last 5 years.
• 5–7+ years of planning and project controls experience in construction.
• Proven experience with Etihad Rail projects and RTA projects.
• Must have experience in bridges and infrastructure construction projects.
• Proven experience working with similar projects, familiar with their procedures, submittals, and reporting formats.
• PMP certification (preferred).
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Office Suite.
• Experience preparing and managing baseline programmes, recovery programmes, revised programmes, and monthly programme updates.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project workflows.
• Technical knowledge of infrastructure and bridges construction methodology including piling works, pile caps work, steel structure work, deck slab, bearing works, and heavy lifting operations.
• Understanding of temporary works and structure logistics.
• Familiarity with FIDIC Contracts, claims, progress measurement, and earned value management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Good English language skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

• Experience in UAE projects, particularly with RTA, Etihad Rail, or similar clients, is preferred.