Job Description

We are an award-winning interior and landscaping design company with over 20 years of project excellence across Dubai. Our portfolio includes luxury villa renovations, bespoke outdoor spaces, and premium interior fit-outs. As we scale our operations and strengthen our delivery systems, we're looking for a

Dubai Municipality-approved Planning Engineer

to help bring structure, precision, and foresight to our project timelines and cost control processes.

The Role

We are hiring a

DM Approved Civil Engineer

to serve as a full-time

Planning Engineer

, owning the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution coordination across multiple projects. You'll work closely with the project, design, procurement, and site teams to align materials, manpower, and timelines--ensuring every job moves forward on time, within budget, and with full compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop project programs and Gantt charts aligned with design and execution timelines Plan and monitor material procurement, manpower mobilization, and equipment scheduling Coordinate site readiness with clear milestone tracking and early risk flags

Cost & Resource Coordination

Align budget forecasts with material and labor planning Track resource usage vs. plan to support cost control Support ERP input for real-time visibility on execution progress and cost status

Authority Approvals & Compliance

Liaise with Dubai Municipality and developers such as EMAAR, NAKHEEL, TRAKEES to gain necessary approvals Prepare and manage submission packages in coordination with the technical team Ensure adherence to local codes, site access protocols, and developer timelines

Internal Collaboration

Work closely with procurement, project, and site teams to ensure end-to-end execution readiness Provide weekly updates to leadership on project timelines, material status, and cost-risk indicators Translate design and BOQ inputs into actionable project plans

What We're Looking For

Education & Certification

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)

Dubai Municipality Approved Engineer Card (Mandatory)

Valid UAE Society of Engineers License

UAE Driving License (Required)

Experience & Skills

8+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and cost alignment Exposure to civil, landscaping, or interior design projects in the UAE Strong command of Primavera P6 or MS Project, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ERP tools Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, EMAAR, NAKHEEL, TRAKEES approval processes Ability to balance site dynamics with boardroom-level reporting

Mindset

Detail-driven, deadline-focused, and highly accountable Skilled in breaking complex projects into clear steps and timelines Strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

Why Join Us?

At our studio, design excellence meets disciplined execution. As Planning Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming ideas into delivered spaces--with structure, foresight, and full authority compliance. You'll work directly with our leadership team, project managers, and creative heads to shape timelines that build trust, efficiency, and standout results.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

What's your expected Salary? What ERP or estimation software have you used in past projects? Are you a DM-approved Civil Engineer?
Expected Start Date: 04/08/2025