Senior Planning Engineer

Doka; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative formwork solutions seeks a Senior Planning Engineer to manage engineering activities and project timelines. The ideal candidate will have a Technical or Civil Engineering degree, 8 years of experience in formwork engineering, and strong communication skills. This role involves collaborating with teams, managing multiple projects, and ensuring high-quality designs meet technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of specialized experience in formwork engineering and statics.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage projects independently and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and coordination of engineering activities.
• Manage project timelines and resource allocation.
• Guide teams to deliver high-quality designs and solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Economic Awareness

Education

Technical or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

Job description

Company Description

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork solutions and services across the construction industry. The company is also a global supplier of scaffolding solutions for various applications. With 178 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a robust distribution network that offers advice, customer service, and technical support, ensuring swift equipment delivery for projects of any size and complexity. Employing 7,000 people worldwide, Doka is part of the Umdasch Group, which has a legacy of over 150 years of reliability and trustworthiness.

Since establishing a presence in the Middle East over twenty years ago, Dubai has served as Doka's regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Operating from a 50,000 square-meter facility that includes offices, a warehouse, and a reconditioning unit, Doka Gulf facilitates faster customer access and meets market demands efficiently. In line with regional growth, Doka Gulf seeks a career-driven professional to join its dynamic team and support ongoing national expansion. The ideal candidate will be a qualified, team-oriented individual capable of adding value to this versatile team.

Job Description

As the Senior Planning Engineer, you will oversee the planning and coordination of engineering activities within the organization. Your responsibilities include managing project timelines, resource allocation, and supporting the engineering team in delivering high-quality designs and solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage external partnerships, and ensure formwork designs meet technical and project requirements. Additionally, you will guide the team to facilitate efficient collaboration and deliver optimal results for complex projects.

• Manage multiple projects and engineering teams, including Junior PT and PT
• Provide leadership and promote knowledge sharing, engineering training, and development
• Analyze structural drawings provided by clients
• Implement formwork solutions for basic and complex project needs, considering standards, safety, time, and cost efficiency
• Design formwork for special applications and structures
• Create customer presentations for project-specific applications and solutions
• Propose economical and technically sound solutions
• Conduct static calculations and structural analysis
• Prepare material lists, offers, and shop drawings
• Assist Sales Engineers with site visits, meetings, and client presentations
• Ensure timely delivery of drawings, material lists, and calculations
• Liaise with clients on technical issues and troubleshooting
• Coordinate with other departments involved in projects
• Consider material availability during the design phase

Qualifications

• Technical or Civil Engineering degree
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and formwork knowledge; experience with 3D software like Revit and Inventor is advantageous
• Minimum of 8 years of specialized experience in formwork engineering and statics
• Strong communication skills in English
• Team player with attention to detail and economic awareness
• Ability to manage projects independently and coordinate with stakeholders
• Extensive project management experience
• Decision-making, responsibility-taking, delegation, and presentation skills
• Willingness to learn and enhance skills
• Adaptability and openness to change
• Understanding of business models and cross-functional collaboration
• Knowledge of logistics and contract management