construction planner

JD DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Job Description &ndash; Planning Engineer (Construction Planner) Location: Dubai Office (Freelance / Part-Time / Project-Based)Project Types: 5-Star Hotels, Luxury Office Buildings, Complex Mixed-Use Developments, High-End Villa Compounds, and Standalone Luxury VillasRole Overview The Planning Engineer will be responsible for preparing and managing a fully integrated construction coordination program covering all project phases&mdash;from early design to final handover.The role requires strong experience in large-scale, high-end, and multi-disciplinary developments, ensuring all design, procurement, and construction activities are properly sequenced, monitored, and aligned with project objectives.The candidate will work closely with the Dubai office and project management team, supporting multiple project types with varying complexity.Key Responsibilities &middot; Develop a comprehensive baseline program (Primavera P6 / MS Project) covering:o Concept, schematic, and detailed designo Shop drawings preparation and approvalso Material submittals and authority approvalso Procurement schedules and long-lead itemso Manufacturing, logistics, and deliveryo Construction works (civil, structural, MEP, architectural)o Internal finishes, external finishes, fa&ccedil;ade workso Fit-out, joinery, FF&amp;E, OS&amp;Eo Testing, commissioning, and handover&middot; Create detailed WBS, activity coding, logic links, and critical path analysis.&middot; Coordinate planning inputs across:o Architects, structural and MEP consultantso Interior designers and specialist subcontractorso Fa&ccedil;ade, elevators, kitchen, laundry, and other specialist packages&middot; Prepare interface schedules for complex mixed-use and hotel projects.&middot; Update the program weekly or bi-weekly based on actual progress.&middot; Prepare:o Progress reportso Look-ahead scheduleso KPI dashboardso Delay analysis and recovery plans&middot; Identify risks, slippages, and required mitigation actions.&middot; Develop and track procurement schedules for:o MEP equipmento Fa&ccedil;ade systemso Specialist hotel systems (BMS, AV, security, kitchen equipment)o High-end finishes and joinery&middot; Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery aligned with site needs.&middot; Maintain planning logs, progress records, and approval trackers.&middot; Support claims, variations, and EOT submissions with proper documentation.&middot; Ensure compliance with project specifications, authority requirements, and client expectations.&middot; Work closely with the Dubai office team, project managers, and site teams.&middot; Attend coordination meetings (online or in-person).&middot; Provide clear planning insights to support decision-making and project strategy.Required Qualifications &amp; Skills &middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.&middot; 8&ndash;12 years&rsquo; experience in planning for large-scale construction projects.&middot; Proven experience in:o 5-star hotelso Luxury office buildingso Mixed-use developmentso High-end villa compounds&middot; Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.&middot; Excellent understanding of procurement cycles, authority approvals, and construction sequencing.&middot; Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.&middot; Ability to work independently as a freelancer, part-time planner, or project-based resource.Preferred Experience &middot; UAE/GCC project experience.&middot; Experience with high-end finishes, complex MEP systems, and specialist hotel packages.&middot; Ability to prepare recovery schedules and delay analysis reports.&middot; Familiarity with luxury fit-out and FF&amp;E coordination.Work Location: In person

Planning Engineer (Construction Planner)

Havelock One Interiors

<div>
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 Project Planner are responsible to estimate a timescale for a project and to ensure that the outlined deadlines are met. They work closely with site managers and other engineers to ensure a project runs on schedule and that material supplies are sufficient.
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
 Project Management Planning, Cost management, Time management including all activities that shall enhance project performance as well as the setting out department&rsquo;s functionality and output.
 
 
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 Pre-contract and post contract participation in planning, sending out RFQ&rsquo;s and assembling supplier quotes, details for ordering etc
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 Coordination with procurement department on follow up and follow through of orders, delivery dates, escalating when required and resolving issues
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 Act as an interface between company and external parties and client for ensuring procurement is completed and closed out
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 Acting as a link between client and Setting Out team on projects assigned
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 Participating in initial review of new jobs and highlighting RFI&rsquo;s, scope of work and discrepancies.
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 Function as an effective interface in overlooking items in production and clearing up any communication issues, coordination between production and setting out team
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 Assist in managing project correspondence with external parties
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 Assist in collating / understanding and highlighting implications of technical information for materials to be used
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 Participate in team meetings and generate when required follow up notes and report to catalyze follow through and accountability
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 Contribute to increasing team efficiency by giving support operationally and administratively proposing innovations in procedure if it is deemed necessary
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 Effective interface between procurement, clients and setting out team as directed by Project Director
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 Coordination of interfaces between client/external parties and internal parties as directed by Project Director
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 Effective presentation and reporting skills capable of perceiving project phases and plotting dependencies on tracking reports to facilitate follow through and organization
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 Maintaining effective communication with subcontractors and suppliers to assure timely and efficient completion of jobs, clear communication of issues, and clear documentation of entire process with job site team
 
 
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 Candidate Requirements
 
 
 
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 7-10 years&rsquo; Experience in a fitout company
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 5-Star hotels, Public Areas, and Rooms
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 Commercial Projects are additional advantage
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 Has worked on High Rise buildings projects
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 Preferably located in Jeddah, however, willing to be relocated to different cities in KSA
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 Ready to join as soon as possible
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 Worked on Extension of Time using different techniques
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 Baseline Schedules, updates, EVM, Weekly and monthly reports
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 Preparing the dashboards
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 Worked on Primavera P6, MS Project will be an advantage
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 Understanding the proper sequencing of the project
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 Working on Multiple projects
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Project Planner

Arabtec

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2>

Arabtec is looking for a motivated Planning Engineer to join our team in Cairo. This full-time, on-site position provides an exciting opportunity for entry-level professionals to kick-start their careers in the construction industry, working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.

As a Planning Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of construction projects by assisting in the development and management of project schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring that timelines are met. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, as well as supporting the overall project goals.

We offer a competitive salary, with compensation structured on a yearly basis. Join us at Arabtec, where we are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and innovation in the construction sector.

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules</li>
<li>Monitor project progress and report on any delays or issues</li>
<li>Collaborate with project teams to ensure timelines are adhered to</li>
<li>Participate in planning meetings and contribute to strategy discussions</li>
<li>Prepare and present progress reports to management</li>
<li>Analyze project data and provide insights for decision-making</li>
<li>Support the planning team in various administrative tasks</li>
<li>Continuously learn and apply best practices in project planning</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h3>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Basic understanding of project management principles</li>
<li>Proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project)</li>
<li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, on-site environment</li>
<li>Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges</li></ul></div>

Planning Engineer

Designfit

<div>The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules to ensure timely project delivery. This role requires close coordination with Project Managers, site teams, and subcontractors to track progress, identify delays, and propose corrective actions.
Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>
Developing comprehensive project schedules using industry-standard tools (such as Primavera P6).</li><li>
Monitoring project progress and updating schedules regularly to reflect actual performance.</li><li>
Conducting schedule analysis and forecasting to identify critical paths, potential bottlenecks, and risks.</li><li>
Coordinating with project teams to gather accurate progress data and update timelines accordingly.</li><li>
Preparing and presenting weekly and monthly progress reports to management and stakeholders.</li><li>
Supporting project teams with planning best practices and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.</li><li>
Identifying opportunities for schedule improvements and recommending adjustments to enhance project efficiency and on-time delivery.</li><li>
Maintaining records of project milestones, deliverables, and changes.</li><li>
Performing risk assessments related to project timelines and assisting in developing mitigation plans.</li><li>
The employee may be required to undertake additional duties as assigned by management in line with organizational needs.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Qualifications and Experience:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.</li><li>
3-5 years of experience in planning and scheduling within the construction or interior fit-out industry.</li><li>
Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate scheduling information clearly.</li><li>
Experience in monitoring project progress, preparing reports, and supporting project management teams.</li><li>
Knowledge of local construction practices and regulations in the UAE is preferred.</li><li>
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li></ul></div>

ADB Safegate

<div><div><div><div><div>Contract Type: Permanent
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Location: Kuwait &ndash; Kuwait City
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Title: Planner 
Role Summary:
The Planner is responsible for the development, monitoring, and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring effective planning, progress tracking, and reporting throughout the project life cycle. This role supports project managers and teams in delivering projects on time and within budget by providing accurate, up-to-date scheduling and forecasting information. 
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using scheduling software (such as Primavera P6, MS Project).
</li><li>Prepare baseline programs, progress updates, and look-ahead schedules.
</li><li>Integrate schedules with work breakdown structures (WBS) and project deliverables.
</li><li>Liaise with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to collect and validate schedule data.
</li><li>Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, identify variances, and analyse the impact of delays or changes.
</li><li>Prepare and distribute regular progress reports, critical path analysis, and forecasts to management and clients.
</li><li>Support resource planning and allocation in line with project requirements and constraints.
</li><li>Participate in risk analysis and mitigation planning.
</li><li>Assist in the preparation, evaluation, and substantiation of delay claims and extension of time (EOT) requests.
</li><li>Support project close-out by preparing as-built schedules and lessons learned documentation.
</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records and planning documents.
</li></ul>Key Skills and Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
</li><li>7 to 10 years&rsquo; experience as a planner, scheduler, or project controls engineer in construction, infrastructure and/or engineering.
</li><li>Proficiency in scheduling software (such as Primavera P6, MS Project).
</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
</li><li>Understanding of critical path method (CPM), resource loading, and project controls principles.
</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div><div>ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department.
</div></div><div><div><div><div>Req Id: 1390</div></div></div></div></div>

Transpo Group Middle East

Our client was established in 1972 with a team of Architects and Engineers pursuing a clear vision of delivering projects that meet both the needs of clients and fulfil the very essence of design sustainability. Having completed over 800+ varied projects across all industries and across all emirates of the UAE, we are one of the few design offices who understand dynamics of project development in the region. Our team has handled projects such as high-rise towers, infrastructure planning, mixed-used facilities, Industrial logistics, luxury homes, etc.Position Overview:​​​​​​The Planning Engineer is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of construction projects. This role plays a key part in developing realistic project timelines, tracking progress, identifying risks, and supporting the project team with accurate planning and reporting. Working closely with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, the Planning Engineer ensures effective coordination, optimal resource utilization, and continuous improvement of planning processes throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules, incorporating all tasks, milestones, and deliverables.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and relevant stakeholders to gather project requirements and establish an efficient execution plan.</li><li>Review and analyze project specifications, drawings, and technical documents to identify potential risks, constraints, and opportunities.</li><li>Prepare and update project progress reports, highlighting critical activities, potential delays, and corrective actions to mitigate risks and schedule deviations.</li><li>Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, identify discrepancies, and ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.</li><li>Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and external parties to ensure timely availability and delivery of materials, manpower, and resources.</li><li>Perform resource allocation and optimization to ensure effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.</li></ul>Requirements to Apply:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.</li><li>Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, preferably with extensive exposure to projects in Dubai.</li><li>Proficient in Primavera and Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>Monitor and control project costs by tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Participate in project meetings by providing progress updates, raising concerns, and recommending improvements.</li><li>Collaborate with the project team to identify and implement process improvements aimed at enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness.</li></ul>Pay: Up to AED20,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Are the projects you worked on listed in your CV?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>planning &amp; scheduling: 5 years (Required)</li><li>GCC construction industry: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Primavera: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Amentum

<div>At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We&rsquo;ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed &ndash; today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you&rsquo;d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We&rsquo;re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the Role 
Reporting to the Construction Lead and operating within the pre‑construction team, the role supports the development of robust construction sequences for Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEHA) scopes. The postholder will define installation methodologies, establish construction logic, and ensure alignment between construction planning, programme constraints and site execution. The role provides a structured baseline plan to support safe, effective and optimised installation activities during the construction phase of a nuclear power project.
Key Accountabilities<ul>
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Develop and validate construction sequences and installation methodologies for MEHA scopes, ensuring integration with overall Nuclear Island construction activities.</li>
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Proactively engage with key stakeholders (construction, civil, equipment, programme and engineering teams) to define efficient and realistic installation logic.</li>
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Lead and contribute to constructability reviews, providing clear guidance to inform construction scheduling and site execution strategies.</li>
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Transfer EPR Lessons Learned Experience (LFE) relevant to MEHA pre‑construction, promoting best practice, productivity improvement and sequence optimisation.</li>
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Advise on construction norms, productivity benchmarks and execution strategies, ensuring compliance with nuclear quality expectations.</li>
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Work closely with planning teams to capture programme constraints, provide detailed activity breakdowns, and clearly articulate the path to installation.</li>
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Communicate construction plans effectively to internal teams and wider project stakeholders to maintain alignment with the overall project schedule.</li>
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Establish and maintain a baseline construction plan against which progress, variations and performance can be assessed during installation.</li>
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Support adherence to the agreed plan throughout the installation phase, enabling effective control and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>
Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support project delivery.</li></ul> 

Here's What You'll Need<ul>
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Mandatory experience on an EPR project (e.g. Taishan, Olkiluoto 3, Flamanville 3, Hinkley Point C).</li>
<li>
Proven track record in developing construction sequences within highly complex, regulated environments, ideally in the Nuclear Energy sector.</li>
<li>
Demonstrated experience in constructability reviews and drafting detailed construction methodology statements.</li>
<li>
Strong understanding of engineering design, contract strategy and field execution within large capital projects.</li>
<li>
Experience working on multi‑discipline EPCM projects.</li>
<li>
Proven ability to effectively engage, influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups.</li>
<li>
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and organisational skills.</li>
<li>
Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving capability.</li></ul> 

Desirable<ul>
<li>
Detailed understanding of PWR design and operational experience.</li>
<li>
Degree with chartered status in engineering, construction, physics or a related discipline.</li>
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Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations.</li>
<li>
Strong understanding of nuclear quality requirements, assurance processes and compliance controls.</li></ul> 

Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we&rsquo;re more connected, and we&rsquo;re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you&rsquo;re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact matt.jones1@global.amentum</div>

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