Project Planning Engineer - Construction
Posted date [2026-05-01]
(ID: 44733)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Snapshot
Role: Project Planning Engineer - Construction
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Project Management
Experience: 3 to 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Project Planning Engineer - Construction jobs in Dubai, UAE within the Real Estate industry offer an excellent hiring opportunity for professionals skilled in project scheduling, construction planning, and progress monitoring. Al-Futtaim is hiring planning specialists to support business and project management teams by preparing baseline programmes, monitoring site execution, and ensuring projects remain aligned with timelines, budgets, and operational targets.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Project Management
Salary: 9000-13000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Project Planning Engineer supports the successful delivery of construction projects by managing schedules, analyzing site progress, and identifying risks before they affect deadlines. This role plays an important part in maintaining project efficiency, supporting tender preparation, and improving execution through accurate planning and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyze tender documents and prepare detailed tender programmes
* Develop baseline and contract programmes including procurement and engineering activities
* Prepare resource-loaded schedules using Primavera planning software
* Generate procurement schedules and coordinate planning updates with relevant departments
* Create three-week and three-month look-ahead schedules before project commencement
* Produce plant lists and labour histograms during pre-contract and post-contract stages
* Support evaluation of construction methods and project execution techniques
* Assist estimation teams in preparing preliminaries and project planning inputs
* Prepare logistics plans and method statements with planning and tendering teams
* Identify complex construction risks and support development of risk and opportunity registers
* Monitor project progress and prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports
* Assist with delay mitigation plans and time impact analysis when scope changes occur
Ideal Profile
* Degree in Engineering preferred, preferably Licensed Engineer
* Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in project planning or technical construction roles
* Strong understanding of building construction and infrastructure project planning
* Proficient in Primavera P6 and commercial project scheduling environments
* Good knowledge of local construction legislation and compliance requirements
* Strong analytical skills with attention to project details and deadlines
* Ability to work with multiple teams and manage changing project priorities
* Good reporting and coordination skills in fast-paced project environments
Skills Set
* Primavera P6 planning and scheduling
* Construction programme development
* Baseline and contract scheduling
* Tender planning and estimation support
* Progress monitoring and reporting
* Delay mitigation and time impact analysis
* Labour and plant resource planning
* Risk identification and project controls
Why Join Us
* Opportunity to work on major real estate and infrastructure developments in Dubai
* Strong career growth within a leading regional property developer
* Exposure to complex mixed-use and commercial construction projects
* Professional work environment focused on quality and strategic planning
* Long-term employment stability with a respected business group
* Continuous learning and advancement in project controls and planning
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is the real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, managing a large portfolio across residential, commercial, retail, tourism, education, and healthcare sectors throughout the MENA region. With decades of expertise in development, procurement, construction, leasing, and asset management, the company continues to deliver high-quality projects that shape modern urban communities across Dubai and beyond.
