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Junior Planning Engineer (Fit Out) - Main Contractor - 3-6 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting client has a new requirement for a Junior Planning Engineer to join their team in Dubai to work on high profile Interior Fit Out & Civils projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have some experience as a Planning Engineer on major interior fit out and civils projects in the UAE and have worked in the capacity of Assistant / Junior Planning Engineer for a recognised main contracting company previously.


This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 3-6 Month Contract as an outsource employed by J10 Consulting.

There is an option to transfer to staff after 6 months to suit all parties


Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing and maintaining project schedules: This includes creating baseline schedules, monitoring progress, and updating schedules as needed.
  • Monitoring project progress: Tracking performance against the schedule and budget, identifying potential delays or cost overruns.
  • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
  • Resource Allocation: Determining the resources needed for the project (labor, materials, equipment) and ensuring their efficient allocation.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Working with various project teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Reporting: Generating regular progress reports, including schedule updates, cost analysis, and risk assessments


Junior Planning Engineer Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 1-3 years experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in Interior Fit Out / refurbishment and civil construction projects.
  • Knowledge of project planning and scheduling techniques and tools.
  • Experience in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other planning software.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 31 Jul 2025

Status: Filled