Planning Engineer

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Dubai seeks a Professional in Project Scheduling & Planning to develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 4 years of experience in the construction industry, and strong communication and analytical skills. Proficiency in project management tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in planning within the aluminium and glass / façade or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of aluminium and glass systems, façade elements, and construction workflows.
• Good understanding of UAE construction standards and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays.
• Coordinate with project teams for accurate planning data.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource allocation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Project Scheduling & Planning

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and / or MS Project.

Define project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables.

Coordinate with project teams to gather inputs for planning and scheduling purposes.

Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor project progress and update schedules accordingly.

Identify potential delays or risks and suggest corrective actions.

Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports for internal stakeholders and clients.

Track actual vs. planned timelines, manpower, and resources.

Coordination & Documentation

Liaise with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams for accurate planning data.

Assist in preparing work breakdown structures (WBS), manpower histograms, and resource allocation plans.

Ensure proper documentation of schedules, updates, and baselines.

Cost & Resource Management Support

Coordinate with the commercial team for budget and cost alignment.

Assist in monitoring material usage, subcontractor progress, and procurement lead times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Minimum 4 years of experience in planning within the aluminium and glass / façade or construction industry.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 , MS Project, and MS Excel.

Strong knowledge of aluminium and glass systems, façade elements, and construction workflows.

Familiarity with site operations, procurement processes, and project execution practices.

Good understanding of UAE construction standards and timelines.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.