Planning Engineer

Company Description A leading interior design and turnkey fit-out company based in Abu Dhabi, serving the UAE market since 2008. The company has grown into an established team of energetic professionals with more than a decade of specialized experience in interior design. We focus on innovative and creative office and workspace design, delivering authentic interiors that reflect clients’ identities and aspirations. The company provides complete turnkey solutions for corporate and government offices, healthcare, hospitality, and retail environments. We are recognized for themed, sustainable designs delivered on time and within budget. Role Description The Planning Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi, responsible for supporting interior fit-out and design projects through effective planning and project control. Day-to-day tasks include preparing project schedules, monitoring progress, and coordinating with design, production, and site teams to ensure work is completed according to timelines and quality standards. The role involves analyzing project data, identifying risks and bottlenecks, and recommending corrective actions to keep projects on track and within budget. The Planning Engineer will assist in resource allocation, production planning, and reporting, while maintaining clear communication with internal stakeholders and external partners. The role also includes contributing to continuous improvement of planning processes and supporting compliance with company procedures and client requirements. Duties and responsibilities
• Develop detailed project schedules, baseline programs, and work breakdown structures (WBS) for interior fit-out projects.
• Prepare project execution plans, resource-loaded schedules, procurement schedules, and material delivery plans.
• Monitor project progress against the approved baseline schedule and identify schedule variances.
• Perform critical path analysis and recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement, design, and commercial teams to ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, look-ahead schedules, dashboards, and recovery plans.
• Update project schedules based on actual site progress and approved changes.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, and material utilization to optimize project performance.
• Track procurement, fabrication, delivery, and installation activities to ensure timely completion.
• Participate in project progress meetings and present schedule updates to management, consultants, and clients.
• Assist in evaluating extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis.
• Maintain project planning documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and contractual requirements.
• Support tender planning by preparing preliminary project schedules and manpower histograms.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline. Minimum 5–8 years of planning experience in interior fit-out and construction projects within the UAE. Experience in commercial, hospitality, residential, retail, healthcare, and office fit-out projects. Experience in turnkey interior fit-out and bespoke joinery projects. Experience preparing tender programs and recovery schedules.