Dubai Site Planning Engineer — Infra Projects & Scheduling

Khatib & Alami International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Site Planning Engineer for Dubai Infrastructure Projects. The role supports senior planners and project managers in schedule and cost control across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, strong planning software skills (Primavera), and 5+ years in a regional/multinational consultancy, with experience in the Middle East. Arabic and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in architecture, engineering and planning in top-tier regional/multinational consultancy.
• Experience in the Middle East.
• Proficient in Primavera scheduling software.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Strong analytical, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with planning activities, schedules and cost control.
• Review contractor work programs and monitor progress against plans.
• Assist in developing risk management plans and contingency measures.
• Monitor project progress, delays, and resource allocation.
• Review contractors’ submittals and testing/commissioning plans.
• Prepare and issue periodic progress reports and take-over related documents.

Skills

Chartered professional engineering

Construction supervision

Engineering standards & codes

Analytical & problem solving

Time management

Communication & presentation

Arabic & English bilingual

5+ years experience in A/E/Planning

Middle East experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Site Planning Engineer for Dubai Infrastructure Projects. The role supports senior planners and project managers in schedule and cost control across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, strong planning software skills (Primavera), and 5+ years in a regional/multinational consultancy, with experience in the Middle East. Arabic and English proficiency is required.