77 Planning Specialist jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Planning Engineer to lead our planning activities for EP and EPC projects. In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and other key functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and managing detailed project schedules in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.
• Tracking and analyzing site execution progress against the baseline schedule.
• Leading and supporting the preparation of Extension of Time claims by selecting appropriate delay analysis methodologies.
• Monitoring project progress using S-curves with assigned weightages across disciplines and deliverables.
• Preparing and maintaining key planning reports including project KPIs.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to align planning strategies with business goals and client expectations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10-15 years of work experience in EP and EPC projects, particularly in greenfield and brownfield developments across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Expert level knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• PMI-SP or PMP certified.
• A strong background in project controls, scheduling, and resource planning, with a proven track record of working on large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI is essential.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and multicultural environments is highly valued.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Chance to develop and enhance your skills in project planning and controls.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

About Us:

Our company is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. We employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

About the Job

The Program Controller role involves overseeing project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and performance reporting across all workstreams. This position ensures alignment between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to facilitate timely and efficient project execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining an integrated project schedule using Primavera P6 or equivalent software
• Maintaining a strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and integrated project delivery
• Liaising with engineering, construction, and commercial teams to align timelines and deliverables
• Supporting cost loading, earned value analysis, and resource planning
• Monitoring progress, identifying delays, and proposing recovery strategies
• Preparing dashboards, progress reports, and S-curves for senior management and stakeholders

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Master's degree in Engineering or Project Management
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in project controls/scheduling for metro rail or infrastructure projects
• Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project controls tools
• Prior UAE or GCC experience is preferred, with familiarity with RTA procedures advantageous

Why You'll Thrive Here

Surbana Jurong offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where talent, teamwork, and innovation come together to solve complex challenges creatively. As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to grow, develop your skills, and contribute to shaping cities into sustainable and smart environments.

To deliver and integrate all project planning activities and deliverables for oil and gas EPC projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering standard consistent and realistic project plans reflecting assessed risk parameters for each project.

A well-established project planning specialist is required to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within the UAE/GCC region.

We are looking for an experienced professional with excellent communication and coordination skills to work closely with site teams, contractors, and consultants.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing project schedules using Primavera P6, monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and preparing reports as per client requirements.

This role requires strong technical understanding and knowledge of construction methodologies, project timelines, and project management principles.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Primavera P6 and other planning software, with proficiency in MS Excel.

Additional responsibilities include assisting in planning and allocation of resources, materials, and logistics for efficient project execution.

We are looking for an immediate joiner who can hit the ground running and take ownership of project planning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6
• Monitor project progress and coordinate with site teams, contractors, and consultants
• Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Assist in planning and allocation of resources, materials, and logistics

About Us:

We are a leading player in the construction industry, seeking exceptional talent to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and other planning software
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong technical understanding and knowledge of construction methodologies
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Salary Package: Competitive salary package offered, inclusive of all benefits and allowances.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

To provide staff work schedules through optimised staff planning & rostering focused on Co-workers, Customers and the IKEA Business to ensure high level of productivity & efficiency while following labour law directions in each market.

What you will do

• Collect, analyze and review the schedules, vacation trends, trainings with the different teams to ensure sufficient capacity in the store.
• Ensure schedules are published in time to meet the requirements of the store and all changes are registered on the system in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report staff planning KPIs and act in case of any deviations.
• Convert the store business plan into action plan for different departments and implement different actions to optimize the staff resources.
• Support department managers frequently to ensure development, adaptation and improvement of quality schedules that are within the forecasted hours and have updated co-worker availability and skill levels.
• Provide input to improve the store staff planning process and alert the business navigator when the scheduled or actual hours exceed the agreed financial framework.
• Implement and continuously ensure compliance of schedules with the company policies and labor laws.

Required skills to be successful

• Knowledge of scheduling & rostering techniques.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Advanced proficiency of MS Office Excel and data management tools.
• Very good command of English language.
• Very good command of Arabic language (preferred).
• Good understanding of IKEA store operations and country legal requirements in staff planning.

What equips you for the role

• 2-3 years of experience in Staff scheduling in retail environment.

As a skilled aviation professional, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of international airport planning and design projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects globally.

• Prepare 2D drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Revit
• Support the technical team in developing airport planning and design projects
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure project deliverables meet client requirements

Requirements:

• Technical degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or similar field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in airport projects
• Proficiency in Autocad, Autodesk Civil 3D, and/or Revit
• Knowledge of BIM workflows is an advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in airport projects
• Familiarity with international planning and engineering standards

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and multicultural work environment that values professional growth
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• The chance to work on a variety of projects and collaborate with experts in the field

We are seeking an experienced Urban Planner to join our team. The role will involve contributing technical expertise to the development of creative, contextually responsive, and economically viable urban planning solutions.

The Urban Planning Specialist will work closely with senior team members to develop, refine, and present project deliverables in line with defined scopes.

This position requires strong analytical skills in spatial and strategic planning, as well as the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Provide technical input and administration for various projects, including land use planning, master planning, and strategic planning.
• Work collaboratively with planners, urban designers, landscape architects, and engineers to complete land development, master planning, and strategic planning projects.
• Prepare presentations for clients, stakeholders, and government agencies to advance understanding of projects and secure approvals.
• Liaise with government authorities as required regarding development objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing business development opportunities.
• Prepare proposals and qualification documents to obtain new assignments.
• Support the recruitment of staff members.
• Provide representation for the organization and manage relationships with clients and local authorities.

As a key member of our Abu Dhabi Urbanism + Planning team, you will be responsible for guiding project outcomes, managing teams and resources, contributing to proposals, and supporting client engagement. Your projects will span regional master plans, mixed-use developments, resorts, entertainment districts, and residential communities.

• Manage and coordinate smaller projects independently with less oversight, including leading client meetings and taking ownership of report structure and content.
• Coordinate teams to prepare project deliverables and applicable planning authorities' requirements, while ensuring technical input and output are integrated into the project or proposal.
• Work closely with client planning teams and manage and negotiate project expectations and deliverables independently or with assistance.
• Initiate and drive innovative approaches to efficient project delivery, such as improved site analysis assessment or site planning, due diligence, and high-level developer assessment.

• Bachelor's degree in planning and design, environment, urban policy, sustainable development, or equivalent.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Professional membership such as RTPI, AICP, PIA, CIP, SIP or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in planning and/or environmental planning, with a mix of private sector and government experience.