Meraki Group

Jnr. Planning Engineer - Civil

Meraki Group  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

A Civil Planning Engineer develops, monitors, and manages project schedules, resources, and budgets for construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion by creating detailed plans, tracking progress against baselines (like MS Project/Primavera), coordinating teams (architects, managers, site crew), managing risks, and reporting to stakeholders, essentially being the mastermind for project execution from blueprints to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop comprehensive schedules, set milestones, identify critical paths, and create baseline plans.
  • Progress Monitoring: Track daily/weekly/monthly progress, compare actuals to planned, and prepare reports for management.
  • Resource & Cost Management: Estimate labor/material needs, manage budgets, and forecast cash flows.
  • Coordination & Communication: Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients; facilitate meetings and document decisions.
  • Risk & Change Management: Identify potential roadblocks, assess risks, and develop recovery plans for delays.
  • Reporting: Prepare progress summaries, highlight weaknesses, and advise on corrective actions.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project), understanding of construction processes, data analysis.
  • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, analytical, and leadership abilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • 2 years of UAE experience in Project execution of residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and MS Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a growing and professional team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UAE. This is your opportunity to play a key role in streamlining procurement and driving project efficiency in a fast-paced contracting environment.

Meraki Group

About Meraki Group

The Meraki Group is a multinational, multiproduct group which started its operations in the UAE in 2015. It spans businesses across education, real estate and allied industries and services.

At Meraki, passion and attention to detail are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers, and we believe that this starts with a deep love for what we do. Whether we are creating a new product, providing a service, or simply interacting with our customers, we approach every task with enthusiasm and care. Our mission is to be a customer-focused company that delivers exceptional experiences and value through our passion, expertise, and attention to detail.

Industry
Holding Companies
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
2015
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