Junior Planning Engineer - UAE National only-Dubai, UAE

Planning Engineer

• UAE National only Sector:
• Rail / Metro – Communications & Control Systems

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the contract programme using contract documents, WBS structures, cost and resource loading, and relevant project inputs.
• Support portfolio management activities (project requests and resource capacity planning).
• Support feasibility and strategic planning to establish milestones across pre- and post-construction phases (procurement, design, tender).
• Prepare resource plans using productivity rates.
• Prepare operational schedules and monitor project progress based on site conditions.
• Produce and monitor daily/weekly/monthly planning reports and KPIs.
• Report progress and critical planning issues to project management and propose mitigation actions for expected delays.
• Prepare delay analysis with the Commercial team to support Extension of Time (EOT) and claims.
• Follow up delays and support preparation of formal correspondence to reserve contractual rights for claims.
• Coordinate with client and consultant to avoid delays during project execution.
• Ensure quality and approval of project controls procedures, schedules, cost reports, and reporting deliverables.
• Prepare the Project Controls Plan and support development of project controls procedures.
• Lead/support risk management activities; consolidate risk analysis and monitor updates.
• Coordinate with Finance for target sales, budget tracking, and invoicing.
• Support contract reviews through collection and analysis of project performance data (schedule, cost, and resource needs).

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Communications and Control Systems projects (international exposure preferred).
• Technical experience in metro/railway systems, including communications & control, security, passenger information and comfort systems.
• Proven ability to manage customers/stakeholders in complex, multicultural environments across multi-disciplinary technical areas.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage teams/resources without direct reporting lines.

& Certifications

• University Degree in Engineering (Electronic / Telecommunication / Computer Engineering).
• Professional certificates in Planning & Scheduling (preferred).

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of scheduling concepts including Critical Path and schedule acceleration principles.
• Basic Earned Value tracking and variance analysis (cost and schedule).

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Able to work effectively with one or multiple teams.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Comply with local HSE laws and company HSE requirements.
• Use PPE and safety equipment as required.
• Promote environmental responsibility (waste reduction, recycling, energy/water conservation).
• Stop work and report immediately if any activity may impact health and safety.