Planning Engineer

Job Description : Planning Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company: M Tec Electromechanical Works (MTEC)

Salary: As per market standard.

About MTEC :

M Tec Electromechanical Works (MTEC) is a leading MEP contracting company in the Middle East, specializing in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions for high-rise towers, luxury villas, and large-scale residential developments. Renowned for our innovative designs, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence, we transform ambitious visions into reliable, state-of-the-art systems.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a proactive Planning Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi team. The candidate will be responsible for developing project schedules, monitoring progress, forecasting resources, and supporting management in achieving timely project delivery in line with Abu Dhabi and UAE standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Track progress against the baseline program and prepare weekly/monthly progress reports.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to align execution plans.

Analyze project delays, identify risks, and propose recovery strategies.

Forecast manpower, material, and equipment requirements.

Support tendering teams with time schedules, resource histograms, and planning inputs.

Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), ADDC, and other local authority requirements.

Qualifications & Skills :

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years’ planning experience in MEP contracting within the UAE.

Strong understanding of project management methodologies and KPIs.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within deadlines.

Software Knowledge :

Primavera P6 (Mandatory) – project scheduling and resource planning.

MS Project – for supporting schedules and reporting.

MS Excel (Advanced) – progress reports, cash flow, resource histograms.

ERP Systems (Oracle / SAP / BuildSmart / Candy CCS) – for project controls (preferred).

Navisworks / Revit (BIM Integration) – beneficial for 4D planning and MEP coordination.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How soon can you join
• How many years of experience you have as planning engineer in Abu Dhabi