Planning Engineer – Infrastructure
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Date posted
November 3, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Experience
including 2 years in a similar planning role; 2 Dubai projects in the last 3 years Minimum 3 years in engineering
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
The Planning Engineer will manage schedules and progress reporting for medium to large maintenance, road and infrastructure construction projects in Dubai. The position supports project controls by establishing reliable programmes, tracking actual progress, identifying delays and preparing mitigation or revised schedules. The engineer must understand local authority procedures and be able to coordinate with project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, update and monitor project schedules for maintenance, roads and infrastructure construction activities.
- Track planned against actual progress and highlight delays, risks and critical-path impacts.
- Prepare progress reports, mitigation plans and revised programmes when project conditions change.
- Coordinate schedule inputs with construction teams, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
- Monitor project milestones and support timely completion against client and authority requirements.
- Maintain clear programme records and communicate schedule issues to project management.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Have at least 3 years of experience in the relevant engineering discipline, including at least 2 years in a similar planning role.
- Have participated in at least 2 comparable projects within Dubai during the last 3 years.
- Possess good English skills and a working knowledge of Dubai authority procedures and standards.
- Be able to prepare schedules, progress reports and mitigation programmes for infrastructure works.
Skills and Competencies
Planning, scheduling, progress measurement, stakeholder coordination and concise reporting are core skills. The engineer should be analytical, accurate and able to identify the practical effect of delays. Familiarity with infrastructure construction methods and local approval processes will help keep programmes realistic and aligned with project requirements.
Employment Details
Location: Dubai, UAE. Company: Egis. This position supports project delivery in the UAE. Applicants should review the role requirements and submit their application through the application link provided with this listing.
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