Planning Engineer

Mira Construction

Dubai

On-site

AED 167,400 - 223,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Career growth opportunities

Professional work environment

Job summary

Mira Construction is looking for a highly motivated Planning Engineer to join their team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of UAE experience in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring within the construction industry. Responsibilities include preparing project schedules, managing progress, and coordinating with stakeholders.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years of UAE experience as a Planning Engineer.
Experience in project monitoring, delay analysis, and progress reporting.
Strong understanding of project planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain project schedules and work programs.
Monitor project progress against approved baselines.
Analyze project performance and identify risks.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
Coordinate with project teams to ensure timelines are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in planning software

Coordination with stakeholders

Project scheduling

Project monitoring

Delay analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join our growing team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of UAE experience in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting within the construction industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project schedules, tracking progress, identifying potential delays, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in planning software, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, develop, and maintain project schedules and work programs.
Monitor project progress against approved baselines and milestones.
Analyze project performance and identify risks, delays, and corrective actions.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure project timelines are achieved.
Conduct critical path analysis and resource planning.
Review project scope, schedules, and resource requirements.
Assist in the preparation and evaluation of extension of time (EOT) claims.
Track procurement, engineering, and construction activities to ensure alignment with project schedules.
Generate look-ahead schedules and recovery plans when required.
Ensure compliance with company and client planning requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of UAE experience as a Planning Engineer in construction, fit‑out, infrastructure, or building projects.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory); knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and project reporting tools preferred.
Experience on large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, or infrastructure projects in the UAE.
Knowledge of contractual planning requirements and claims management.
PMP certification or Primavera certification is an advantage.
Strong understanding of project planning methodologies, scheduling techniques, and resource management.
Experience in project monitoring, delay analysis, and progress reporting.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple project schedules simultaneously.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Benefits