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Job Description
Planning Engineer – Fit-Out Projects
Location
Dubai, UAE
Reports To
Project Director / Operations Manager
Job Purpose
The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules for commercial, retail, hospitality, and high-end fit-out projects across the UAE. The role will ensure projects are delivered on time through effective planning, progress monitoring, resource forecasting, and coordination with project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
- Develop baseline schedules, procurement schedules, manpower histograms, and recovery programmes.
- Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
- Analyse project performance using critical path and earned value techniques.
- Coordinate with project managers, site teams, procurement, design, and subcontractors to ensure programme compliance.
- Review subcontractor programmes and integrate them into the master project schedule.
- Prepare extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis when required.
- Track procurement activities and long-lead materials to ensure timely delivery.
- Support tender planning by preparing preliminary programmes and resource plans.
- Participate in project progress meetings and provide schedule updates.
- Identify risks affecting project completion and propose mitigation measures.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.
Experience
- 5–10 years' planning experience within the UAE construction or fit-out sector.
- Minimum 3 years specifically on interior fit-out projects.
- Experience with commercial offices, hospitality, retail, F\&B, and luxury residential fit-out projects preferred.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Primavera P6 skills.
- Strong Microsoft Project and Excel capabilities.
- Knowledge of project controls, scheduling techniques, and delay analysis.
- Understanding of fit-out construction methodologies and sequencing.
- Familiarity with UAE authority approvals and construction processes.
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
Package
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Annual flight allowance
- Visa sponsorship
- Annual leave as per UAE Labour Law
This specification is suitable for a mid-to-senior level Planning Engineer managing multiple fit-out projects across Dubai and the wider UAE.