Planning Engineer - Civil

Meraki Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in the UAE is seeking a Civil Planning Engineer to develop and manage project schedules and budgets for construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and at least 5 years of experience in project execution within the UAE. Proficiency in planning software like Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential, alongside strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Join us to streamline procurement and drive project efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5 years of UAE experience in project execution.
• Proficiency in planning software and understanding of construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive schedules, set milestones, and create baseline plans.
• Track progress and prepare reports for management.
• Estimate labor/material needs and manage budgets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

A Civil Planning Engineer develops, monitors, and manages project schedules, resources, and budgets for construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion by creating detailed plans, tracking progress against baselines (like MS Project/Primavera), coordinating teams (architects, managers, site crew), managing risks, and reporting to stakeholders, essentially being the mastermind for project execution from blueprints to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive schedules, set milestones, identify critical paths, and create baseline plans.
• Track daily/weekly/monthly progress, compare actuals to planned, and prepare reports for management.
• Estimate labor/material needs, manage budgets, and forecast cash flows.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients; facilitate meetings and document decisions.
• Identify potential roadblocks, assess risks, and develop recovery plans for delays.
• Prepare progress summaries, highlight weaknesses, and advise on corrective actions.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project), understanding of construction processes, data analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, teamwork, analytical, and leadership abilities.

Why Join Us?

• You'll be part of a growing and professional team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UAE.
• This is your opportunity to play a key role in streamlining procurement and driving project efficiency in a fast-paced contracting environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5 years of UAE experience in Project execution of residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.