Sr Planning Engineer – MEP – AlFuttaim Engineering

Sr Planning Engineer - MEP - AlFuttaim Engineering - Mecca- KSA

Al-Futtaim Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization which has been operating throughout the United Arab Emirates since 1974. As a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, we enjoy the benefits of being part of one of the leading business houses operating in the lower Gulf Region.

Through our five divisions, we offer a wide variety of products and services in the construction, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our involvement in numerous large-scale projects in the UAE has given us a wealth of experience. From scaffolding to elevators and security systems to air-conditioning, sanitaryware, and facilities management, the Al-Futtaim name spells quality & reliability.

Our MEP Projects division provides solutions from design, engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning in one coordinated package or as individual services in conjunction with other contractors. Some of our projects include residential buildings, offices, shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, schools, showrooms, public utility buildings, industrial units, mosques, warehouses, high-rise towers, and infrastructure works.

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will initiate the project work by controlling and monitoring activities according to the project plan generated, and closing the project after completion as per contractual requirements.

The duties of the Senior Planning Engineer will include:

1. Create master schedule for the execution of the project
2. Prepare schedule plans to manage mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) work of project
3. Plan for resource deployment and cash flow to be made available during the project's entire execution phase
4. Provide consultation to project design team regarding the prioritization of MEP jobs
5. Coordinate with consultants for the submission and approvals of shop drawings and material submittals

To be successful in winning this role, the following are the prerequisites:

1. As per the requirement of the Holy City of Mecca, KSA only Muslim Applicants will be considered for this role
2. A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering
3. 10 Years of experience in MEP Projects
4. 5 Plus years of experience in large Scale Projects such as hotel or airport projects
5. Experience in the GCC / Gulf construction market is a must

About The Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organization, positioning itself as one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service, and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralization, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.