Planning Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 06/04/2026Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAbout Iris ExecutivesIris Executives is a leading executive search firm specializing in Emiratisation and senior-level recruitment since 2010. We partner with government entities and strategic organisations across the UAE to identify exceptional leadership and advisory talent.We are currently supporting a major UAE federal government entity in the search for an experienced Planning Engineer.Role OverviewJoin a leading UAE federal government entity as Planning Engineer, where you will be the operational backbone of an engineering projects team managing a diverse portfolio of building projects across multiple locations. This is not a passive coordination role — it is a hands-on planning and data-driven position where your rigour, output quality, and ability to coordinate across stakeholders directly shapes how projects are planned and executed.Your mandate: collect, validate, and maintain the project data that drives planning decisions. You will build and update building project databases, prepare cost estimates and feasibility inputs, and produce the technical reports that senior stakeholders rely on to prioritise, budget, and track the organisation\'s building programme.You will coordinate with departments and field locations to gather project requirements, develop detailed timelines, and ensure that all planning documentation is organised, archived, and accessible. If you are systematic, persistent, and precise — and you thrive in environments where multiple projects are running simultaneously — this role is built for you.The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in building project planning, a strong background in technical reporting and database management, and a track record of coordinating successfully across diverse stakeholder groups.Key ResponsibilitiesCollect and structure building project data — gather initial project information from departments and missions, enter it into approved databases, and maintain accuracy over timeDevelop and maintain cost estimation databases — build and periodically update cost benchmarks for building project types to support feasibility assessments and budget planningPrepare technical reports and statistical analyses — produce regular progress reports, benchmark comparisons, and financial estimates that support planning decisionsCoordinate planning meetings and timelines — organise and technically coordinate meetings to develop executive plans and detailed project schedules according to approved methodologiesMonitor progress against operational plans — track actual achievement rates against approved timelines, identify deviations, and escalate issues as neededDevelop contingency plans — participate in risk assessments and help develop alternative solutions to protect project timelines and budgetsGather requirements from field stakeholders — communicate with missions, departments, and relevant units to collect building project needs aligned with strategic prioritiesArchive and document all project records — maintain organised, accessible archives of all project plans, reports, correspondence, and meeting minutesPrepare all departmental correspondence — draft official communications, circulars, and meeting records in accordance with the Section Head\'s directionIdeal Candidate ProfileExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in building or infrastructure project planningProven ability to build, manage, and maintain structured project databases from multiple data sourcesTrack record of producing technical progress reports, cost statistics, and feasibility inputs for government building projectsExperience coordinating project requirements across multiple departments or field locations simultaneouslyEducationBachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or an equivalent technical discipline (required)Professional certifications in project planning or project management are an advantageProfessional Background (examples may include)Federal government entity engineering or infrastructure departmentsState-owned enterprises with large building or facilities portfoliosGovernment project management offices with multi-site operationsSkillsTechnical report writing for building projects — clear, structured, accurateBuilding project database management — data collection, structuring, and periodic updatingFeasibility study support — cost estimation and benchmark analysisMulti-stakeholder coordination — consistent follow-up, requirements gathering, documentationArabic and English proficiency — written and spoken (both required)ApplicationQualified candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to request the candidate data form and submit their updated CV for confidential consideration.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Iris Executives to discuss the role and compensation details.All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.#J-18808-Ljbffr