FSI-JB-626 / Planning Engineer

Fatherson International Fze; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Fatherson International Fze in Dubai is seeking a Planning Engineer to lead planning, scheduling, monitoring and control of complex construction and MEP projects. You will coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors and consultants to track progress and mitigate delays.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, strong scheduling skills and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil or related engineering field.
• Experience in construction, MEP, infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project; strong scheduling and delay analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimize detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly progress against baselines and milestones.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors and consultants to ensure smooth execution.
• Prepare baseline schedules, progress reports, look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.
• Identify delays, analyze schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Track manpower, materials and equipment for project activities.
• Attend progress meetings and provide clear scheduling updates to management.

Skills

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Reporting

Cost and progress tracking

Progress monitoring

Delay analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/16/2026

A Planning Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling project activities to ensure timely completion within the approved project schedule and budget. The role involves coordinating with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to track project progress and identify potential delays in construction, MEP, and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare baseline schedules, progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
• Identify project delays, analyse schedule deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Track manpower, materials, equipment, and other resources required for project activities.
• Prepare progress updates, planning reports, S-curves, and project performance analyses.
• Attend project progress meetings and coordinate with relevant departments to resolve scheduling issues.
• Assist in preparing project timelines, work programmes, and resource allocation plans.
• Ensure project activities are completed according to contractual requirements and approved deadlines.
• Maintain planning documentation and provide regular updates to management and clients.
• Support project teams in achieving project milestones and timely completion.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in construction, MEP, infrastructure, or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Good knowledge of project scheduling, progress monitoring, and delay analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• UAE project experience is preferred.
• Suitable for: Construction companies, MEP contractors, infrastructure projects, engineering consultancies, and building projects across the UAE.