413 Technical Planning jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Ajman Municipality is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Business Planning Executive to join our Developing Smart Services department in the Government Administration industry. As a full-time employee, you will be working on-site in Ajman, contributing to the planning and implementation of technical business strategies to enhance our smart services. If you are passionate about technology, business planning, and eager to kickstart your career in a dynamic environment, we welcome you to apply.

• Assist in developing and implementing technical business strategies
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify business opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals
• Prepare reports and presentations on business performance and recommendations
• Support in the evaluation and optimization of smart services

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent years of experience
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Basic understanding of technical concepts and business planning
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules and plans to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Utilize advanced planning tools and methodologies, including Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar, to create and manage detailed project schedules.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Oversee and coordinate the planning activities for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing detailed analysis and reports on schedule adherence, critical path activities, and potential risks.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct thorough project reviews and generate status reports for senior management and clients, highlighting key issues and recommending solutions.
• Facilitate planning meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions to ensure effective communication and collaboration among project teams.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, company procedures, and best practices in all planning activities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior planning engineers and other team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling, with a strong background in managing large and complex projects.
• Mandatory work experience in a Project Management Consulting firm
• Must have worked on high rise project OR Airport project
• Advanced proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles, construction methodologies, and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CPP (Certified Planning Professional).
• Experience in cost control and budget management.
• Familiarity with contract management and negotiation.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer to join our team to perform planning and scheduling role on major RTA projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices.
2. Validation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project.
3. Develop Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.
4. Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks/conflicts, and document them in the Project Risk Register.
5. Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules. Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions / robust recovery plan.
6. Exercise “What if” analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice before issuing instructions to contractors.
7. Prepare regular progress reports / monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion, and preparing presentations regarding the work's progress concerning interim and major milestones.
8. Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc using leading delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis with the strong skill to demonstrate the contractor’s concurrent delay.
9. Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.
10. Coordination with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims.
11. Attending various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress review, etc, providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings.
12. Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the Project.
13. Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with the consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes.
14. Ability to communicate clearly to conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals. Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices, and contractual provisions.
15. Proper record keeping of project contemporary records.
16. Issue delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule.
17. Be able to manage a team of one or more planning engineers, providing them with technical and leadership skills.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

1. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management from a recognized university/institution.
2. Minimum 10+ years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant projects.
3. Successful applicants should have extensive experience in working on major infrastructure projects comprising development / improvement of interchange, highway, underpass, bridge, utilities, etc. coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the construction industry, along with TMS, interface and coordination requirements.
4. Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
5. Good written and oral communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

1. Prior experience on RTA Dubai projects would be an advantage.
2. Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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We are We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we've been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle - offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves - all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

The Role

• The Planning Engineer role is primarily responsible for establishing the project planning system, drafting associated written procedures, and preparing the Project Contract Master Schedule for all disciplines of work.
• Supporting the relevant regions and business line leadership in providing cost forecasting and reporting.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

• Establish the resource plan and progress measurement system.
• Prepare histograms and S curves from the Contract Master Schedule.
• Review procurement and subcontract plans to ensure they comply with Contract Master Schedule.
• Monitor progress against Contract Master Schedule and propose any re-schedules required.
• Assist in the development of work packs for all disciplines, where required.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports in accordance with contract and internal procedural requirements.
• Prepare 6 week lookaheads.
• Maintain an as-built schedule.
• Assist in ad-hoc exercise to support variation/claim preparation including delay analysis, preparation of timelines, etc.
• Update the Contract Master Schedule on a weekly basis, monitor deviations and identify any problem areas to the Project Manager and Business Line Leaders.
• Provide input to cost engineer to assist in cost forecasting based on latest schedule.
• Possess a significant degree of expertise in all aspects of Planning.

Requirements

• Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, Business Management, Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Experience in planning, project controls role or an engineering discipline function involved in producing schedules, cost estimates, proposals, or similar.
• Commercial and contractual diligence.
• Skilled in the use of Primavera and other related software packages.
• Minimum 10 years experience, working within a planning environment for an oil & gas contractor.
• Risk analysis/awareness.

Preferred:

• Project Management and delivery vs deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Behaviors and Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Conducts and/or supervises complex tasks requiring advanced knowledge of key skills or a thorough working knowledge of a range of key skills.
• Develops a wide range of collaborative links within the organization, actively seeking opportunities to extend the network.
• Participates appropriately in the identification of hazards, the assessment of risk, and the identification of required control measures.
• Generates new ideas and is good at putting them into a wider context.
• Identifies and considers conflicting or ambiguous data in problem-solving.
• Manages progress against schedule and monitors against quality standards.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret relevant commercial and/or legal obligations of role.
• Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of HSE behaviors and expectations.

Preferred:

• Provides technical coaching / professional guidance and assists in the development of others.
• Looks for opportunities before being asked and presents new ideas or approaches.
• Deals effectively with pressure and conflicting priorities.
• Works to develop team spirit and cooperation.

Requisition Number: 23368BR

Description:

Stantec is looking to recruit a Planning Engineer to join our team in Dubai.

The Planning Engineer will be working on projects associated with stormwater & drainage, flood alleviation, wastewater networks, and water distribution networks. This will involve undertaking investigations, planning, designing, tendering, contract administration, and construction monitoring.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Technical Delivery:

• Oversee and coordinate the planning and scheduling of various projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and on time.
• Create detailed project plans, identifying potential risks or issues, and developing contingency plans to mitigate those risks.
• Work closely with the Resident Engineer, clients, and contractors to define project timelines and set goals, objectives, and milestones.
• Monitor the day-to-day progress of projects, including updating project plans, tracking schedules and timelines, and reporting to senior management.
• Provide regular financial reports and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Support project activities through the application of technical engineering planning principles and techniques.
• Assist in project administration including writing technical reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
• Develop the Project Execution Plan considering the proper engineering techniques and milestone sequences for the project with support from RE/ARE.
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates for project design and construction.
• Track and analyze field results, continually comparing planned progress and actual progress, reporting any differences to the Resident Engineer.

• Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Liaise with teams working remotely from other parts of the world to facilitate the completion of tasks and projects.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Resident Engineer.
• Build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work safely.
• Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
• Certifications in Primavera Software package.
• Experience in Dubai Municipality infrastructure projects is an advantage.

About Stantec:

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination, and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

Work Location(s): United Arab Emirates-Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Contracts Procurement, Project Management, Project Planning and Controls

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• Monitor construction progress regularly using scheduling software and actual feedback data.
• Review and assess contractor’s baseline program, revised schedules, progress updates, and look-ahead schedules.
• Identify variances between scheduled and actual progress; recommend corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Require and review contractor’s revised programs when progress is not satisfactory or falls behind schedule.
• Provide technical input and analysis on Extension of Time (EOT) claims, concurrent delays, and Time Impact Analysis (TIA).
• Verify contractor’s recovery plans, acceleration proposals, and evaluate their effectiveness to meet project timelines.
• Assist in identifying project obstacles or risks and propose solutions to prevent delays.
• Review and ensure accuracy of contractor’s resource-loaded, cost-loaded, and man-hour schedules.
• Coordinate with contractor QS to align progress certification with actual site progress.
• Monitor contractor’s cash flow forecasts and activity-value schedules to assess financial planning and progress measurement.
• Make weekly meeting and reporting to QS head /management
• Support the development and agreement of Progress Measurement Systems (PMS) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Attend and participate in progress review meetings with stakeholders (Employer, Consultants, Contractors, Authorities) and document minutes.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and executive summaries with program analysis and recommendations.
• Maintain and update project control logs for critical issues, submittals, RFIs, variations, NCRs, and site instructions, linking to scheduling impact.
• Provide planning input for commissioning requirements, inspections, and test schedules.
• Ensure proper record-keeping of contemporary documents relevant to project delays and planning issues.
• Issue notices for contractor delays, slow performance, and non-compliance with the program.
• Conduct delay analysis using recognized methodologies (e.g., windows analysis, TIA) and demonstrate contractor responsibility for delays.
• Prepare planning presentations, reports, and visuals for client and management meetings.
• Collaborate with contractors and clients to resolve planning and scheduling conflicts efficiently.
• Monthly progress reports shall be prepared based on the work carried out by the contractor and highlighting the problems, obstacles, shortages and recommendations.

• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)

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At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at or by email at . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.

Requisition Number: 23674BR

Description:

The Planning Engineer “in association

with the resident engineer” shall

develop the Project execution plan considering the proper engineering techniques and milestone sequences

for the Project.

Candidate will set targets for

activities based on each project

activity and ensure it meets DM’s

specifications and requirements.

Planning engineers shall estimate

timescales and costs using specialized

design software packages

(Primavera). One of the major

Planning Engineer's roles is to

monitor “day-to-day” work progress

for the Project and provide accurate

weekly and monthly reports by swiftly

communicating potential progress

delays or project slippages.

Tracking and analyzing field results is another

key responsibility. Planning engineers

continually compare planned and

actual progress and report any

differences to their lead project

manager. Candidate also studies the impact

of alternative approaches.

Qualifications:

The Planning engineer must

have a relevant degree from a

recognized university and a civil engineering background

with knowledge and work

experience of not less than

ten years in design and

construction

programming/planning of

similar projects.

About Stantec:

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

Work Location(s):United Arab Emirates-Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Civil Engineering

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Position: Planning Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer to join our team to perform various planning, scheduling and project control functions on major infrastructure project primarily upgrading the existing DM Network (Drainage, Sewerage and Pumping Stations).

• Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices.
• Validation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project.
• Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.
• Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules. Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions.
• Exercise “What if” analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice before issuing instructions to contractors.
• Prepare regular progress reports / monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion, and preparing presentations regarding the work's progress concerning interim and major milestones.
• Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc using leading delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis with the strong skill to demonstrate the contractor’s concurrent delay.
• Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.
• Coordination with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims.
• Attending various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress review, etc, providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings.
• Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the Project.
• Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with the consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes.
• Ability to communicate clearly to conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals. Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices, and contractual provisions.
• Proper record keeping of project contemporary records.
• Issue delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant projects related to pumping station, storm water, sewerage and general infrastructure projects preferably in the Gulf region.
• Successful applicants will have experience in infrastructure and utilities coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the construction industry, along with interface and coordination requirements in the industry.
• Prior experience on Dubai Municipality projects (for upgrading the existing drainage, sewerage network and pumping station would be advantageous).
• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

We are looking for an urgent position who can join immediately for Planning Engineer with total 8 years of experience and 5 years of experience in the UAE.

Job Category: Urgent Hiring

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai Office

• Total of 8 years of experience
• 5 years of experience in the UAE

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