Planning Engineer | Construction

Business Unit: Royal International Construction

Royal International Construction is a relatively new name on the UAE's vibrant construction scene vision but is one that harnesses the strengths and heritage of its founders and the expert talents of its proactive management team. The company currently employs over 500 construction experts located throughout the UAE, with an unparalleled skill setcovering finance, architecture, design, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as project management, we also have a in-house team dedicated to producing high standard technical bids and comprehensive and competitive commercial tenders.

You:

Are you a diversified professional looking for a role within an ambitious Company? Are you confident, able to influence, challenge and build relationships at all levels?

We are recruiting a Planning Engineer to join our exceptional planning department. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone with proven engineering experience who is personable and capable to quickly establish their credibility.

If you are excited by a challenge, have a can-do attitude and a passion for leaving your mark on an organization then this is the opportunity for you.

We want to encourage you to grow and challenge yourself because when we pursue excellence, we create great experiences together and with our customers.

…. Sounds like YOU? Then read on.

In this role you will have the opportunity:

In this exciting role you will be working closely with each Project Manager and be responsible for planning and coordinating the materials, plant, equipment and labor for our large construction projects. As the Senior Project Engineer, you will control each program to ensure its efficiency. You will also preempt any delays, where they are & how we can speed them up and ensure efficient cost savings along the way.

Your responsibilities:

Plan and schedule the project by developing a project master schedule in line with the proposal requirements through the application of the Primavera P6 software.

Identify the project deliverable milestones and required tasks and targets to determine the staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project through the project measurement system.

Implement the work schedule and monitor progress of the work for timely execution of the project through daily/weekly/monthly/ reports with respect to review of the overall project.

Progress monitoring of specific projects on a regular basis. Anticipate and resolve any problems, bottlenecks/scheduling conflicts. Prepare and maintain package work plans and monitor progress to achieve on time or earlier deliveries to keep the project on schedule.

Coordinate internal project team reviews followed by an approval and review by the client of the work schedule, progress measurement and reporting systems. Review status reports modify schedules and plans as required and keep the Management apprised of the progress on a regular basis.

Ensure that project controls documents such as resource histogram, schedules, reporting systems, material control systems, etc. are fully developed by the designated personnel and reviewed by Construction Management and that Engineering and Procurement interfaces are properly addressed.

Perform any other duties and responsibilities as and when directed by the Line Manager.

Identify critical areas of progress risks and communicate properly to the project team

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Strong Experience in using Primavera (P6) software (essential)

Good command of English

Previous experience of working within a Planning Engineer position with High-rise buildings & residential properties (villas)

UAE Driving License - required

Benefits:

In return, we offer you a path towards your most rewarding career and an opportunity to be part of one of the leading family groups within the UAE. Additionally, we provide a competitive benefits package for all successful candidates.

Location: Abu Dhabi

What will it be like to work for United Al Saqer Group?

Established more than 37 years ago, the United Al Saqer Group (UASG) is one of the leading multi-sector business groups in the United Arab Emirates. The UASG owns and operates a diverse yet complementary portfolio of six UAE-based companies encompassing several key industry sectors, which includes Abu Dhabi Motors, Dalma Motors, Al Saqer Heavy Equipment, Al Saqer Property Management, Awraq Islamic Financial Brokerage, Royal International Construction, and Royal Joinery.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates who have above mentioned criteria will be called by the HR Department. Engineering