United Arab Emirates (Remote) · Contract · Middle · HR, legal & admin
PLANNING ENGINEER
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Visa
In the UAE the employer usually arranges the work visa (country practice; the posting doesn’t say).
Check the posting for nationality or residence rules.
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In these Gulf countries the employer normally applies for the work visa and residence permit. This is how hiring works there, not an offer written in the posting, and it applies only to these locations.
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- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Salary not disclosed
- Employment type: Full-time ·
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Working in UAE
Possible country route: Employer-sponsored work residence / Golden Visa. Standard employment residence is applied for by the employer. Golden Visa is a separate long-term route with category-specific eligibility; it is not included in every relocation offer.
Depends on the emirate, entry permit, work permit, medical checks and residence issuance. Confirm a dated plan with the employer and issuing authority.
What to check before applying
- Confirm the employment route. Ask which authority handles the work permit and residence.
- Verify costs and offer. For standard overseas hiring, official guidance assigns recruitment and residence processing costs to the employer.
- Complete arrival formalities. Follow the medical and Emirates ID instructions for your route.
Reviewed 2026-10-14. Country routes are context, not a confirmation that this vacancy or your passport qualifies.
Description (EN)
- Understand tender/contractual conditions, scope, and obligations (including estimation basis).
- Understand project execution plans, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activity sequences, priorities, planning logic, and constraints.
- Assist in the preparation of Project Planning Packages and Project-Specific Project Control Procedures.
- Measure actual progress and monitor against planned progress.
- Assist in the periodic issuance of updated planning packages, progress reports, monitoring packages, and production control tools in coordination and communication with various executing parties (Engineering, Procurement, Yards, Offshore, Onshore, and PMT).
- Conduct regular site visits for progress follow-up.
- Process and analyze planning and project control-related data.
- Identify potential problems and areas of concern.
- Provide necessary inputs for internal management and corporate-level reports.
- Assume the duties of the Senior Planning Engineer during their absence.
- Ensure compliance with Project Control Procedures and HSE Standards.
Minimum 3 years of experience in project planning, monitoring, and production control.
DEVELOP YOUR CAREER WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
NMDC Group is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. We know that our people are fundamental to our success as a business, which is why we support their career development and personal wellbeing in every way we can.
NMDC Group offers an environment where every employee can thrive and reach their professional potential. Nothing is more important to us than ensuring every employee feels valued and respected in their roles, and able to progress in their career through training, mentorship, and educational opportunities.
With a wide range of attractive employee benefits and competitive salaries, we have created a workplace defined by its culture, and made by its people. If you have a passion for EPC and marine construction and want to work on some of the region’s most exciting projects, find your next challenge with us.
Never pay a recruiter for a job offer or a visa promise. Check the original posting and employer identity before sharing documents. Pay any legitimate government visa fees only through official channels. Never pay for a job: the law in the UAE
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