Junior Planning Engineer

Job Title: Junior Planning Engineer

Reference: 200700275

Project: Abu Dhabi Office and Site

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Start date: 1 October 2025

Job summary/Role description

The selected candidate will have the unique opportunity to join a structured Group career pathway designed to develop future site-focused professionals. Throughout this journey, the Junior Planning Engineer will benefit from specialized technical training and ongoing support from a dedicated team, with the primary goal of preparing the individual for assignment to one of the Group’s projects in a site role. Working closely with experienced colleagues and senior professionals, the candidate will be fully integrated into project site planning activities, acquiring hands-on experience and growing within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support daily site planning activities, contributing to the preparation and updating of work schedules under the guidance of the Planning team.
• Assist with collecting and verifying physical progress data on site, working alongside site managers and subcontractors.
• Participate in evaluating the feasibility of construction schedules based on document deliveries and material availability.
• Collaborate with the Material Control team to ensure alignment between supply chain and project plans.
• Help draft weekly and monthly progress reports, following Project Control guidelines.
• Actively engage in specialized training sessions covering planning, scheduling, software, and project control procedures.
• Support the preparation of progress curves, manpower histograms, and resource analyses, developing technical skills through practical and theoretical mentoring.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Degree, preferably in engineering (civil, industrial, management and similar) or equivalent.

Experience

• Work experience between 0 and 12 months; short internships or traineeships will also be considered.
• Strong motivation to learn and keen interest in project planning and controls within the construction sector.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar) is an advantage.

Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail, precision, and information quality.
• Proactive approach, strong observational skills, and problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent command of English language

Special Requirements and Comments

• Attention to detail, management skills