Jnr. Planning Engineer (Mandatory Residential Building experience)

Meraki Integrated Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Integrated Contracting LLC is seeking a Civil Planning Engineer to lead project scheduling, resource planning, and budget tracking for construction initiatives in the UAE. The role focuses on delivering projects on time and within baselines, coordinating with architects, engineers, site crews, and clients, and reporting progress to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, 2+ years UAE experience in residential/commercial/mixed-use

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proficiency with planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience in UAE project execution and construction processes.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project schedules and baselines.
• Monitor progress and prepare management reports.
• Estimate resources and budgets; forecast cash flows.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Identify risks and develop recovery plans for delays.
• Report project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

A Civil Planning Engineer develops, monitors, and manages project schedules, resources, and budgets for construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion by creating detailed plans, tracking progress against baselines (like MS Project/Primavera ), coordinating teams (architects, managers, site crew), managing risks, and reporting to stakeholders, essentially being the mastermind for project execution from blueprints to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling : Develop comprehensive schedules, set milestones, identify critical paths, and create baseline plans.
• Progress Monitoring : Track daily/weekly/monthly progress, compare actuals to planned, and prepare reports for management.
• Resource & Cost Management : Estimate labor/material needs, manage budgets, and forecast cash flows.
• Coordination & Communication : Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients; facilitate meetings and document decisions.
• Risk & Change Management : Identify potential roadblocks, assess risks, and develop recovery plans for delays.
• Reporting : Prepare progress summaries, highlight weaknesses, and advise on corrective actions.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project), understanding of construction processes, data analysis.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, analytical, and leadership abilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 2 years of UAE experience in Project execution of residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a growing and professional team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UAE. This is your opportunity to play a key role in streamlining procurement and driving project efficiency in a fast-paced contracting environment.