Senior MEP Planning Engineer for Interior Fit-Out

Dutco Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutco Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Planning Engineer in Dubai to lead planning, scheduling and coordination for Fit-Out, Interior Fit-Out, and related projects. The role requires deep expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project to develop baseline programmes, monitor progress, and drive on-schedule delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years in MEP planning within Commercial, Retail, Hospitality or high-end Residential sectors, and UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in MEP planning with focus on Fit-Out, Interior Fit-Out, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and High-End Residential projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project for project scheduling and control.
• Prepare, update, and monitor baseline programmes, target schedules, look-ahead plans, recovery programmes, and project dashboards.
• UAE/GCC Interior Fit-Out or MEP Contracting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor MEP activities across the project lifecycle.
• Identify delays, conduct schedule impact analysis, and recommend mitigation measures for timely delivery.
• Coordinate MEP work with civil, architectural, interior fit-out, testing, commissioning, and handover teams.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules, manpower forecasts, productivity analyses, and progress measurement systems.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, S-curves, earned value analysis, and management presentations.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Progress monitoring

MEP coordination

Baseline planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Dutco Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Planning Engineer in Dubai to lead planning, scheduling and coordination for Fit-Out, Interior Fit-Out, and related projects. The role requires deep expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project to develop baseline programmes, monitor progress, and drive on-schedule delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years in MEP planning within Commercial, Retail, Hospitality or high-end Residential sectors, and UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.