Junior Planning Engineer

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Junior Planning Engineer to assist in project management tasks. This role involves using planning software to develop schedules, monitor project progress, and support risk management. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills. Fresh graduates are welcome, alongside those with up to 4 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Industrial, or related fields) required.
• Familiarity with project management software and Microsoft Office essential.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities important.

Responsibilities

• Use planning software like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Track project progress against the plan.

Skills

Planning software expertise

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented approach

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We hire Junior Planning Engineer!!

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include using planning software like Primavera P6 or MS Project, coordinating with project teams and subcontractors, identifying potential delays, and supporting senior engineers in resource and risk management.
• Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain project schedules, incorporating all project phases, milestones, and critical paths.
• Progress Monitoring: Track project progress against the plan, conduct regular schedule updates, and report on variances.
• Data Analysis: Analyze project data, perform delay analysis, and support the preparation of progress curves, histograms, and resource analyses.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and updates for stakeholders, clients, and management.
• Coordination: Coordinate with site engineers, subcontractors, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and alignment with project plans.
• Risk & Change Management: Support senior engineers in identifying project risks, analyzing change orders, and proposing mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Software & Tools: Use project management software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools for planning and scheduling.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and proper documentation of project schedules, updates, and reports.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Industrial, or related fields) is typically required.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with project management software and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, a detail-oriented approach, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams are important.
• Experience: Work experience between 0-12 months, including internships or traineeships, is often considered, with 1-4 years of experience preferred for higher salary ranges in some regions.