Junior Planning Engineer - High-Rise Projects in Dubai

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

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.