Junior Planning Engineer

Careers International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Contracting Company is seeking a motivated Junior Planning Engineer to support project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring and reporting across high-rise and residential projects in Dubai.

The role focuses on creating and maintaining accurate schedules, coordinating with site teams and engineers, and assisting in presenting progress dashboards to management. UAE construction experience is advantageous; Primavera P6 or MS Project skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a Planning Engineer or Junior Planning Engineer in construction projects.
• Experience in high-rise buildings, residential, and villa projects preferred.
• Basic knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and construction activities.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and updating project schedules using planning software.
• Support the Planning Manager/Project Manager in monitoring project progress.
• Track site activities and compare actual progress against planned schedules.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Collect site updates and coordinate with engineering and construction teams.
• Assist in identifying project delays and support corrective action plans.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and progress records.
• Support preparation of manpower, material, and resource planning.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and consultants for project updates.
• Assist in preparing project presentations and progress dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

Coordination

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job description

Job Description – Junior Planning Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: Leading Contracting Company

Projects: High-Rise Building, Riverton & Villa Projects

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated Junior Planning Engineer to support project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting activities. The ideal candidate will assist the project team in ensuring timely completion of construction activities and maintaining accurate project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and updating project schedules using planning software.
• Support the Planning Manager/Project Manager in monitoring project progress.
• Track site activities and compare actual progress against planned schedules.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Collect site updates and coordinate with engineering and construction teams.
• Assist in identifying project delays and support corrective action plans.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and progress records.
• Support preparation of manpower, material, and resource planning.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and consultants for project updates.
• Assist in preparing project presentations and progress dashboards.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a Planning Engineer / Junior Planning Engineer in construction projects.
• Experience in high-rise buildings, residential, and villa projects preferred.
• Basic knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and construction activities.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 / MS Project is required.
• Good analytical, reporting, and coordination skills.
• UAE construction experience is an advantage.

Benefits

• Employment Visa provided
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Leave
• Other benefits as per UAE Labour Law