Planning Engineer (Fit-Out Manufacturing)

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai seeks a Planning Engineer to develop and control project schedules for fit-out manufacturing projects, ensuring timely completion of design, procurement, production, delivery and installation. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and project teams to optimize resources and monitor progress to avoid delays.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience in UAE/GCC, strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and advanced Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant planning and scheduling experience in fit-out/manufacturing environments in UAE or GCC is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills for progress tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules, baselines, and work plans for fit-out manufacturing projects.
• Plan and coordinate activities across design development, procurement, production, delivery, and installation.
• Prepare manpower and resource allocation plans in collaboration with departments.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations and delays, and implement recovery plans.
• Produce regular progress reports, dashboards, and schedule updates for management.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource planning

Progress monitoring

Communication

Time management

Education

BSc in Civil/Industrial/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

To develop, monitor, and control project schedules for fit-out manufacturing operations, ensuring the timely completion of design coordination, material procurement, production, delivery, and installation activities. The Planning Engineer will coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and project teams to optimize resource utilization, monitor progress, identify potential delays, and ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules, baseline programmes, and work plans for fit-out manufacturing projects.
• Plan and coordinate project activities covering design development, shop drawings, material approvals, procurement, production, delivery, and installation.
• Prepare project timelines, production schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocation plans in coordination with relevant departments.
• Monitor actual progress against approved schedules and identify deviations, delays, and critical activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and schedule updates for management review.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, warehouse, production, QA/QC, and site teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely execution.
• Track material procurement, approval status, supplier lead times, and material availability to avoid production interruptions.
• Monitor manufacturing progress, production capacity, work orders, and delivery schedules to ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Conduct critical path analysis and prepare recovery plans, mitigation measures, and revised schedules when delays occur.
• Identify scheduling risks, resource constraints, and potential bottlenecks, recommending corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Prepare look-ahead programmes, including two-week, three-week, and monthly plans, as required.
• Coordinate with project managers and production managers to align manufacturing priorities with site requirements and installation sequences.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity, planned versus actual progress, and schedule performance.
• Support project teams in assessing the time impact of variations, scope changes, and revised design requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of project schedules, progress updates, milestones, and planning documentation.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and communicate schedule risks, priorities, and action plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure planning activities comply with company procedures, project requirements, and reporting standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling within fit-out, interior contracting, joinery, or manufacturing environments.
• Relevant UAE or GCC experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, resource planning, progress monitoring, and delay analysis.
• Experience coordinating design, procurement, production, delivery, and installation schedules.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills for progress tracking, reporting, and schedule analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing workflows, production planning, material lead times, and project execution processes.
• Ability to interpret project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contractual milestones.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.