Planner

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Planning Engineer MEP to develop and maintain detailed project schedules for MEP works. The ideal candidate will coordinate with various teams, monitor project progress, and assist in delay analysis. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required along with extensive knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project. Candidates with UAE/GCC experience in high-rise buildings will be preferred.

Qualifications

• 710 years in planning of MEP works, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience in high-rise buildings and commercial/infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules for MEP works.
• Coordinate with project managers and site engineers.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Planning Engineer MEP

Location: UAE

Experience Required: 710 years in planning of MEP works (UAE/GCC experience preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing & Fire Fighting) works using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Coordinate with project managers site engineers and procurement teams to align project timelines and resource allocations
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and report delays variances and recovery plans
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports look-ahead programs and S-curves
• Update project timelines based on site progress and changes in scope
• Assist in preparing extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis
• Identify critical paths and propose corrective actions to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with main contractors and consultants for approvals and progress tracking
• Support project cost control by aligning progress with billing milestones

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 MS Project and MS Excel
• Solid understanding of MEP systems and construction sequencing
• Experience in high-rise buildings commercial or infrastructure projects
• Strong analytical reporting and communication skills
• Knowledge of project management standards and practices (PMP certification is a plus)