Lead Planning Engineer

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC), part of ICD, is a leading GCC construction company known for delivering complex, high-profile projects. With 20+ years of experience, ALEC builds across sectors including airports, hospitality, retail, and high-rises.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.

As a Lead Planning Engineer at ALEC FITOUT, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient planning, scheduling, and monitoring of joinery factory operations. This is your opportunity to lead planning activities, optimize resources, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality joinery products.

You will report to the Planning and play a pivotal role within the Planning Department, leading planning coordination across project managers, design, procurement, and production teams to align manufacturing timelines with project requirements and ensure seamless execution.

As a Lead Planning Engineer, you will manage and oversee the planning and scheduling of joinery factory activities to ensure efficiency and timely delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining planning databases and updating task completion in ERP or scheduling tools
• Developing detailed production schedules in coordination with project managers, design, and procurement teams
• Analyzing project specifications and converting them into factory manufacturing timelines and milestones
• Tracking material availability and liaising with procurement to prevent stockouts
• Monitoring production progress and adjusting schedules to resolve bottlenecks or delays
• Coordinating manpower allocation and machine usage to meet delivery deadlines
• Preparing regular progress reports and performance dashboards for factory and senior management
• Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and quality standards throughout planning and execution
• Conducting time studies and recommending improvements to increase efficiency

Experience:

5+ years in production planning, preferably within joinery or manufacturing environments, with demonstrated leadership experience

Knowledge:
Production planning, scheduling, ERP systems, and manufacturing workflows

Expertise: MS Project, Excel, ERP scheduling tools, and a strong understanding of factory operations

• Degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to planning accuracy, documentation control, and quality standards

The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s most iconic projects

A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence

Opportunities for professional growth and career progression