Planning Engineer

AE Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 267,840; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment agency is seeking a driven Planning Engineer in Dubai. This full-time, permanent position involves delivering complex construction projects, driving schedules, and ensuring timely completion. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of planning experience in the construction sector with strong skills in Primavera P6 and MS Project. You'll collaborate with project managers and site teams, and contribute to tender submissions while working in a valued team environment on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of planning and scheduling experience within the construction sector.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programs using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Prepare and issue progress reports and look ahead schedules.
• Identify potential delays and propose proactive mitigation measures.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Planning and scheduling

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field

Job description

Are you a driven Planning Engineer ready to make your mark on landmark projects across the UAE? We're looking for an exceptional talent to join a prestigious design and construction practice delivering some of the most exciting schemes in the region.

About the Role

As Planning Engineer, you will be central to the successful delivery of complex construction projects, driving the schedule, monitoring progress, and ensuring every phase runs on time and to program. This is a role for someone who thrives under pressure and takes ownership of results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing, maintaining and monitoring detailed project programs using Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Preparing and issuing progress reports, look ahead schedules and delay analyses
• Working closely with project managers, site teams and clients to ensure program alignment
• Identifying potential delays and proposing proactive mitigation measures
• Supporting commercial and contractual reporting as it relates to schedule
• Contributing to tender submissions and baseline schedule development

Requirements

• 5+ years of planning and scheduling experience within the construction sector
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential
• Background in architecture, engineering or construction projects in the GCC preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field

Benefits

• Salary: AED 20-24,000 per month
• Full-time, permanent position based in Dubai
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led projects
• A collaborative team environment where your expertise is truly valued