Meraki Group

Develops property and operates schools and contracting firms

Junior Planning Engineer

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.
At least 2 years of UAE experience executing residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects is required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project or Primavera, and the MS Office Suite is required.
Understanding of construction processes and data analysis is required.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, analytical, and leadership abilities are required.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive project schedules, set milestones, identify critical paths, and create baseline plans.
Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress, compare actual progress with planned progress, and prepare management reports.
Estimate labor and material needs, manage budgets, and forecast cash flows.
Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients; facilitate meetings and document decisions.
Identify potential roadblocks, assess risks, and develop recovery plans for delays.
Prepare progress summaries, highlight weaknesses, and advise on corrective actions.
Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets for construction projects to support timely and efficient completion.
Coordinate project teams, including architects, managers, and site crews, and report to stakeholders.

Jnr. Planning Engineer (Mandatory Residential Building experience)

Meraki Integrated Contracting LLC · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · — · Posted 2026-11-10

Workplace: on_site

Department: Contracting

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.

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About the Company

Meraki Group

Develops property and operates schools and contracting firms

Meraki Group is a diversified business group based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with operations in property, education and construction. Its real estate business develops residential property, while its education arm operates international schools in Dubai and Singapore. Contracting teams deliver building work and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for residential, commercial and institutional projects. The group also provides aluminium and glazing services for building exteriors through its facade business. Its steel business combines engineering and production to supply structural steelwork and fabricated equipment for construction and industrial projects.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: Not listed

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