Planning Engineer

Parker Connect; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Connect is seeking a Planning Engineer in Dubai to lead project planning for kitchen installations from award to handover. You will develop detailed schedules, resource plans, and procurement timelines, coordinating across Sales, Design, Procurement, Production and Site teams to meet contractual deadlines.

The role requires strong skills in Primavera P6 or MS Project, weekly progress updates, and proactive recovery plans to keep critical paths on track.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project and define milestones.
• Project Monitoring: Track progress against schedules and identify delays with corrective actions.
• Coordination: Align planning activities with Sales, Design, Technical, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Site Teams and subcontractors.

Job description

Position Summary

The Planning Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating all project activities related to kitchen installations from project award until final handover. The role ensures that project timelines are realistic, resources are efficiently allocated, procurement and manufacturing activities are aligned with installation schedules, and project milestones are achieved within contractual deadlines.

The Planning Engineer works closely with Sales, Design, Technical, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Site Engineers, and Clients to ensure smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Prepare baseline schedules for all awarded projects. Define project milestones and critical paths. Develop manpower and resource loading plans. Prepare procurement, production, delivery, and installation schedules. Coordinate planning activities with all internal departments.

Project Monitoring Monitor project progress against approved schedules. Track actual progress versus planned progress. Identify delays and recommend corrective actions. Update schedules weekly. Prepare recovery plans whenever required. Monitor critical path activities.

Coordination Coordinate project activities with:Sales Department Design Team Technical Department Procurement Production Factory Logistics Installation Teams Subcontractors Consultants Main Contractors