Planning Engineer – Façade & Aluminum

Job Title: Planning Engineer – Façade & Aluminum
Location: Al Quoz, Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction / Façade / Aluminum / Glazing

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Planning Engineer – Façade & Aluminum to join our team in Al Quoz, Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules for façade, aluminum, curtain wall, and glazing projects.

This role requires close coordination with project managers, design teams, procurement, and site execution teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with contractual milestones. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, planning expertise, and solid experience in UAE façade or aluminum industries.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare detailed baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity sequencing, and resource loading plans.
• Establish project timelines, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with contract requirements.

Monitoring & Progress Control

• Track actual site progress versus planned schedules.
• Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly progress reports with S-curves and dashboards.
• Identify critical path activities and potential delays.
• Propose mitigation strategies and recovery plans to maintain timelines.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, design teams, procurement departments, and subcontractors.
• Attend internal and external progress meetings with consultants and clients.
• Ensure schedule updates reflect real-time site and fabrication progress.

Claims & Contract Support

• Prepare Extension of Time (EOT) documentation and delay analysis reports when required.
• Assist in risk assessment and impact analysis related to project timelines.
• Support tender planning, pre-contract scheduling, and resource forecasting.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain updated project planning documentation and revision logs.
• Ensure adherence to contractual milestones, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in façade, aluminum, curtain wall, cladding, or glazing projects.
• Strong understanding of façade systems including unitized curtain wall, stick systems, skylights, louvers, and ACP cladding.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with UAE consultants, contractors, and fabrication teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• UAE experience is mandatory; Al Quoz / industrial area exposure is an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month