Planning Engineer

M I R A L.L.C; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

High‑profile projects

Professional work environment

Career growth opportunities

Performance-based advancement

Job summary

MIRAL LLC in Dubai seeks a Planning Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of UAE experience in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting within the construction sector.

The successful candidate will develop project schedules, track progress, identify delays, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory; MS Project and Excel knowledge preferred. English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of UAE experience as a Planning Engineer.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory; MS Project and Excel knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and maintain project schedules and work programs.
• Monitor progress against baselines and milestones.
• Analyze performance, risks, delays, and corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Coordinate with PMs, site engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Conduct critical path analysis and resource planning.
• Review scope, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Assist in EOT claims preparation and evaluation.
• Track procurement and construction activities to align with schedules.
• Generate look-ahead schedules and recovery plans when needed.
• Ensure compliance with planning requirements.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Progress reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Critical path

Resource planning

Delay analysis

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of UAE experience as a Planning Engineer
• Strong experience in construction, fit-out, infrastructure, or building projects
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and project reporting tools is preferred
• Experience working 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

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects
• Professional and collaborative work environmentCareer growth and development opportunities
• Performance-based advancement opportunities