Planning Engineer

Are you an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a passion for project scheduling and performance tracking?

Who We Are?

ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC Data Centre Solutions delivers the infrastructure behind the digital world. We build and upgrade mission-critical environments for global clients—always prioritising precision, performance, and speed.

Why Join Us?

As a Planning Engineer , , you’ll be a key player in ensuring our projects stay on track, on time, and aligned with strategic goals. Your expertise in project scheduling, risk identification, and data-driven decision-making will directly impact the timely and high-quality delivery of complex data centre builds.

ALEC Data Centre Solutions combines speed, security, and scalability with technical precision - and you’ll be part of a team delivering mission-critical environments trusted by global tech leaders.

About Your Team

Reporting directly to the Planning Manager , you will collaborate with construction, design, procurement, and project management teams. Your role will involve maintaining planning data, producing progress reports, identifying risks, and advising on schedule variances to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.

Your Role

As a Planning Engineer, you will:

• Maintain and update project planning databases using Primavera P6.
• Develop detailed work schedules in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor project performance and resource allocation across the life cycle.
• Identify potential delays, advise on mitigation strategies, and support risk management.
• Produce programme data to support Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Prepare regular progress reports and performance dashboards.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure alignment with their scope and programmes.
• Conduct time studies and propose improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure planning processes align with ALEC’s health, safety, and quality standards.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Saturday—standard for project-based roles in our industry.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

5+ years in project planning, ideally within construction or infrastructure environments.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with EOT claim preparation (desirable).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong coordination and multitasking skills in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that champions innovation and excellence.
• Career progression pathways and professional development support.

Ready to bring your planning expertise to one of the region’s most dynamic project environments?

If you're detail-driven, solutions-focused, and thrive on complexity—we’d love to hear from you.

Join ALEC Data Centre Solutions and help shape the future of infrastructure, one schedule at a time.

Apply now and be part of something excellent.