project manager

planning engineer

project engineer

senior project manager

project coordinator

project planner

KBR, Inc.

Overview <p>KBR is looking for a Planner to support the maintenance of crude flexibility project critical equipment at Adnoc Refining, Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.</p> Responsibilities <ul><li>Prepare weekly and monthly routine and preventive maintenance plans and all related activities.</li><li>Ensure proper resource planning and sourcing for the implementation and completion of planned maintenance plans and activities as per schedule.</li><li>Analyze and record critical operational and maintenance issues related to equipment, plants and utilities availability.</li><li>Liaise and participate in various meetings and analyses with other Divisions regarding developing maintenance plans and schedules and provide technical inputs and recommendations as required.</li><li>Coordinate with CE Division to evaluate progress against plan and conduct technical studies to identify and recommend new practices for developing planning and implementation activities.</li><li>Coordinate with all applicable Stakeholders to ensure that maintenance personnel, materials, spare parts, tools and equipment are available and ready to perform the job.</li><li>Prepare and maintain statistical maintenance and technical reports relating routine and preventive maintenance activities.</li><li>Responsible for day-to-day Planning and generate reports as and when needed.</li><li>Responsible for day-to-day Job planning & Scheduling including resource identifying & loading in CMMS.</li><li>Coordination with multi disciplines for routine planning & shutdown jobs.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Diploma in Respective Engineering or Equivalent (preferably).</li><li>Minimum of 5 years' experience in planning and scheduling. Knowledge in SAP is an added advantage.</li><li>Excellent English communication verbal & written.</li><li>Age between 25 to 50 yrs.</li><li>Must possess a good knowledge in using Computer and good ability in activity scheduling. Familiar with MS Office, CMMS System i.e. Maximo, SAP etc. MS project & Primavera knowledge is an added advantage.</li></ul>

Planner

Gradiant

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   About Gradiant
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  Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients&rsquo; mission-critical operations in the world&rsquo;s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food &amp; beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant&rsquo;s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at gradiant.com.
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   Role Overview
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   THIS ROLE IS OPEN FOR DUBAI LOCATION AS WELL
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  Gradiant is seeking a Planning Engineer to assist the Project Manager for all Project Management related activities. The Planning Engineer will report to the Project Managers and will directly work with local staffs of Bid, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning team.
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  The main role of the planning engineer is to develop project schedule and monitoring the progress of the schedule by directly communicating with team members and reporting the progress of the project to the project manager and suggesting modifications to the project to better enhance the schedule. The role involves gathering actual data on a regular basis, update project schedule, preparation of progress reports, preparation of look ahead &amp; critical path schedules and develop reliable schedule forecast with support from project team. The role is challenging and offers significant potential for innovation and growth.
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  The candidate should have strong technical, organizational and communication skills related to Project Management. Specific knowledge and ability to prepare project progress reports and statistics.
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   Development of baseline schedule and support Project Manager to develop Integrated Baseline of various work package/disciplines.
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   Prepare &amp; determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
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   Gather actual data, update project schedule, preparation of look ahead schedules, critical path schedules and develop reliable schedule forecast with support from project team.
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   Monitor and analyze project effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative tools (S curves).
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   Recommend and implement modifications to improve effectiveness and attain project milestones.
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   Development of manpower planning (histogram etc.)
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   Development of recovery and acceleration plans as and when necessary
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   Oversee schedules and risk management plans and provide deviations warnings hindering project results.
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   Plan, coordinate and monitor activities of assigned projects to develop and implement procedures, processes, and systems.
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   Assessing the impact of change requests on the project schedule, and introducing them to the project schedule
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   Educate/communicate to project team in methods to ensure project continuity and completeness.
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   Develop detailed task lists and work effort assessment.
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   Estimating tasks based on the project budget.
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   Analysis of the task estimates
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   Prepare short and long-term resource allocation/requirement plans based on input from all key players and team members.
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   Identify changes in work scope in the project plan.
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   Ensure to take appropriate planning measures with clients to reassess, renegotiate and amend scope of work responsibilities, proposals, contracts, and budgets.
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   Ensure to convey required project data and information to project teams.
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   Prepare and present regular internal and external project reports for management.
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   Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing information &amp; trend, and recommending actions.
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   Evaluate and analyze with project risks and issues compromising project results and develop plans to mitigate them.
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   Cooperating and Communicating with the Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Operation Manager and collaborating with various discipline Engineers to create more efficient project methods and to ensure project timelines are met.
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   Ensure all engineering/vendor documents and deliverables are submitted &amp; obtained relevant approvals as per required schedule.
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   Interacting with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and translating them into an actionable plan
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   Responding to any client complaints, concerns, or requests throughout the project
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   Support engineering, project management and deployment groups to identify and resolve issues.
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   Work with outside vendors and close follow up &amp; expediting deliveries and vendor orders while coordinating cost control, project schedule and manufacturing efforts.
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   Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
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   Reviewing the project actual progress and initiating the necessary corrective actions as and when necessary.
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   Assuring that all deadlines are being met
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   Holding regular meetings &amp; prepare MOM to ensure that everything is going according to time restrictions.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years of work experience, of which at least 2 years experience working as Project planner in preferably in Construction of Water and waste water treatment plant/ Refineries/Chemical plants or equivalent
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   Proficiency in MS Office, MS projects or Project Management software systems. Develop, update, and maintain schedules over the life of a project is a must.
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   Excellent project management and supervision skills.
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   Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team environment to perform all duties in a professional and timely manner.
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   Support Gradiant Subsidiaries across the globe as required
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   Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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   Familiarity with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of EPC projects and design/manufacturing company.
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   Some International travel may be required
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  Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Planning Engineer

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><b><br>
Who is Turner &amp; Townsend?</b></p><p>
All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we&rsquo;ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people&rsquo;s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.</p><p><b>
Our purpose:</b></p><p><b>
Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.</b></p><p>
The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It&rsquo;s how we&rsquo;ve made the difference for more than 75 years.</p><p><b>
Our values:</b></p><p><b>
Love a challenge: </b>We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don&rsquo;t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.</p><p><b>
Stronger together: </b>We&rsquo;re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.</p><p><b>
Bring out the best in everyone: </b>We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
The Senior Planner will operate in a collaborative supporting team environment, ensuring that client objectives are met. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and who wants to make a difference to the Project Management division.</p><p>
Key responsibilities</p><ul><li>
Provide support to the project team for all planning functions ensuring that issues within the programme are highlighted and understood.</li><li>
Give appropriate planning advice and direction to project team members &amp; all relevant Stakeholders and produce programme assurance reports on our Client commissions.</li><li>
Produce progress reports showing variance against the baselines.</li><li>
Deliver Period Programme Updates and input to project reports.</li><li>
Coordinate between Clients and their Partners&rsquo;, consultants&rsquo; and contractors&rsquo; programmes of works and compliance with the Project Programme. Reporting areas of &lsquo;non-compliance&rsquo; for resolution.</li><li>
As appropriate and required, provide planning support to the bidding team to do all the activities necessary to submit the bidding documentations in time.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications</b><br>
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BSc Degree in the relevant field is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 5 - 15 years&rsquo; post graduate experience is required.</li><li>
Regional experience with professional consultancy is necessary.</li><li>
Advanced Knowledge and Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and/or other planning and resourcing software.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Professional working knowledge of project management and Planning software and tools.</li><li>
Industry experience within utilities and water.</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information</b><p><b><br>
Benefits:
</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>
Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li><li>
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.</li><li>
Exposure to a wide range of challenging projects.</li></ul><p>
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.</p><p>
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.</p><p>
Turner &amp; Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.</p><p>
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/</p><div></div><p>
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:</p><p>
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It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.</i></p><p><i>
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</i></p></div>

Senior Planner

Fitsmiles Technical Solutions LLC

<p><b>Key Responsibilities1. Project Scheduling &amp; Planning</b></p><ul><li>Prepare detailed project programmes using industry-standard planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).</li><li>Develop baseline schedules, manpower histograms, cash flow plans, and procurement schedules.</li><li>Break down project scope into work breakdown structures (WBS) with logical sequencing.</li><li>Ensure all schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with project deadlines.</li></ul><p><b>2. Multi-Project Planning</b></p><ul><li>Manage planning activities for several fit-out projects at the same time.</li><li>Prioritize schedules based on project deadlines, resource limitations, and site progress.</li><li>Monitor and update all project schedules on a daily/weekly basis.</li></ul><p><b>3. Site Coordination &amp; Progress Measurement</b></p><ul><li>Conduct regular site visits to measure actual work progress.</li><li>Prepare Daily/Weekly/Monthly progress reports and update percentage completions.</li><li>Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and procurement teams to gather updates.</li></ul><p><b>4. Monitoring, Control &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Track project progress against baseline schedules and identify any delays.</li><li>Provide early warning alerts for potential delays and propose corrective actions.</li><li>Participate in project meetings and present updated schedules and progress charts.</li><li>Prepare time impact analyses for variations, delays, or re-sequencing.</li></ul><p><b>5. Fit-Out Industry Expertise</b></p><ul><li>Understand fit-out project sequences, material lead times, approvals, and site constraints.</li><li>Coordinate with designers, QS, procurement, and subcontractors on planning-related requirements.</li><li>Ensure alignment of planning activities with authority requirements and project specifications.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you willing to work in Musaffah - Abu Dhabi 6 days a week (Monday to Saturday)</li><li>Can you do project planning independently? </li><li>This job strictly requires Fit-Out experience. Please refrain from applying if you dont have Fit-Out experience</li></ul>

Planning Engineer – Fit-Out Projects

SJ Group

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    Join a global consultancy with 16,500+ professionals, delivering integrated planning, design, and engineering solutions across 40+ countries.
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    Lead high-impact master planning and urban design projects, shaping sustainable and future-ready cities across the GCC.
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    Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to thought leadership, talent development, and regional growth.
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   About Surbana Jurong
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  Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy delivering sustainable solutions that shape cities and communities worldwide. With a strong and growing presence in the Middle East, SJ supports government entities, developers, and institutions through master planning, urban design, infrastructure, environmental planning, and program management services.
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   About the Role
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  We are seeking a Principal Urban Planner / Urban Designer to join our Master Planning &amp; Urban Design team in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior role responsible for leading project delivery, driving design quality, and supporting strategic growth across complex planning and urban design assignments in the GCC.
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  The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and client engagement experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
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   Take full ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and successful client approvals.
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   Lead and guide project teams to deliver creative, high-quality planning and urban design outputs aligned with SJ standards.
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   Structure reports and presentations, monitor progress, review outputs, and present to clients and stakeholders.
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   Work closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain strong client relationships, including support for payment recovery.
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   Participate in client and stakeholder training and capacity-building activities, including on-the-job training.
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   Assess project workloads and resource availability to support effective team deployment.
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   Mentor planning and design team members by identifying skill gaps and supporting capability development.
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   Conduct internal workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
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   Assess team performance and capability and provide feedback to the Sector Lead.
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   Support the Sector Lead in business development through technical proposals, delivery programmes, resource planning, and input into financial submissions.
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   Qualifications and Experience
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   Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline.
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   Demonstrated experience delivering at least 10 master planning, urban design, or regional planning projects as Lead Planner or Designer.
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   Recruitment Notice
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  All recruitment activities are managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and SJ Group is not responsible for any associated fees.
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   **Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**
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Principal Urban Planner

Penspen

<div><div><p><b>Job Responsibilities:</b></p>
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<li><p>Prepare, update, and control project schedules</p>
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<li><p>Monitor project progress and identify delays</p>
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<li><p>Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams</p>
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<li><p>Prepare planning and progress reports</p>
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<li><p>Support offshore project activities from the office</p>
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<li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering</p>
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<li><p>15+ years of planning experience in oil &amp; gas projects</p>
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<li><p>Offshore project experience is mandatory</p>
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<li><p>Proficient in Primavera P6 / MS Project</p>
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<li><p>Strong communication and coordination skills</p></li></ul><br>
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Senior Planning Engineer

Surbana Jurong Private Limited

<div><ul><li>Join a global consultancy with 16,500+ professionals, delivering integrated planning, design, and engineering solutions across 40+ countries.</li><li>
Lead high-impact master planning and urban design projects, shaping sustainable and future-ready cities across the UAE and GCC.</li><li>
Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to thought leadership, talent development, and regional growth.</li></ul><div></div><div>
About Surbana Jurong:<br>
Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy delivering sustainable solutions that shape cities and communities worldwide. With a strong and growing presence in the Middle East, SJ supports government entities, developers, and institutions through master planning, urban design, infrastructure, environmental planning, and program management services.</div><div></div><div>
About the Role:<br>
We are seeking a Principal Urban Planner / Urban Designer to join our Master Planning &amp; Urban Design team in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior role responsible for leading project delivery, driving design quality, and supporting strategic growth across complex planning and urban design assignments in the UAE and wider GCC.</div><div></div><div>
The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and client engagement experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Take full ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and successful client approvals.</li><li>
Lead and guide project teams to deliver creative, high-quality planning and urban design outputs aligned with SJ standards.</li><li>
Structure reports and presentations, monitor progress, review outputs, and present to clients and stakeholders.</li><li>
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain strong client relationships, including support for payment recovery.</li><li>
Participate in client and stakeholder training and capacity-building activities, including on-the-job training.</li><li>
Assess project workloads and resource availability to support effective team deployment.</li><li>
Mentor planning and design team members by identifying skill gaps and supporting capability development.</li><li>
Conduct internal workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.</li><li>
Assess team performance and capability and provide feedback to the Sector Lead.</li><li>
Support the Sector Lead in business development through technical proposals, delivery programmes, resource planning, and input into financial submissions.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications and Experience:</div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience delivering at least 10 master planning, urban design, or regional planning projects as Lead Planner or Designer.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Why Join Us?<br>
At Surbana Jurong Group, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.</div><div></div><div>
Recruitment Notice:<br>
All recruitment activities are managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Surbana Jurong Group is not responsible for any associated fees.</div><div></div><div>
**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**</div><div></div><div>
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!</div></div>

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