Planning Engineer
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Planning Engineer – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Are you an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a passion for project scheduling and performance tracking?
Who We Are?
ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC)
, part of ICD, is a leading construction company in the GCC, renowned for delivering some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects.
With over 20 years of excellence, ALEC has shaped skylines across sectors including airports, hospitality, retail, and high-rise developments.
In the UAE, we have been behind some of the nation's most iconic landmarks, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that offer end-to-end construction solutions.
ALEC Data Centre Solutions
delivers the infrastructure behind the digital world.
We build and upgrade mission-critical environments for global clients—always prioritising precision, performance, and speed.
Why Join Us?
As a
Planning Engineer
, you’ll be a key player in ensuring our projects stay on track, on time, and aligned with strategic goals.
Your expertise in project scheduling, risk identification, and data-driven decision-making will directly impact the timely and high-quality delivery of complex data centre builds.
At ALEC, we don’t just construct buildings—we build careers.
By joining our dynamic team, you’ll be part of a business that values innovation, operational excellence, and people.
From progress tracking to performance dashboards, your work will help shape the success of our most technical and high-value projects.
About Your Team
Reporting directly to the
Planning Manager
, you will collaborate with construction, design, procurement, and project management teams.
Your role
will involve maintaining planning data, producing progress reports, identifying risks, and advising on schedule variances to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
Your Role
- As a Planning Engineer, you will:
- Maintain and update project planning databases using Primavera P6.
- Develop detailed work schedules in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitor project performance and resource allocation across the life cycle.
- Identify potential delays, advise on mitigation strategies, and support risk management.
- Produce programme data to support Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
- Prepare regular progress reports and performance dashboards.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure alignment with their scope and programmes.
- Conduct time studies and propose improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Ensure planning processes align with ALEC’s health, safety, and quality standards.
- This is a full-time position, working Monday to Saturday—standard for project-based roles in our industry.
Experience
5+ years in project planning, ideally within construction or infrastructure environments.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with EOT claim preparation (desirable).
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong coordination and multitasking skills in high-pressure environments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects.
- A collaborative, supportive environment that champions innovation and excellence.
- Career progression pathways and professional development support.
- Ready to bring your planning expertise to one of the region’s most dynamic project environments?
- If you're detail-driven, solutions-focused, and thrive on complexity—we’d love to hear from you.
- Join ALEC Data Centre Solutions and help shape the future of infrastructure, one schedule at a time.
- Apply now and be part of something excellent.
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