Senior Planning Engineer

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With 178 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employs 7,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

Ever since Doka’s arrival in the Middle East over twenty years ago, the UAE has played a strategic role in the company’s regional and global growth strategy, with Dubai remaining the company's operational headquarters for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Operating from a 50,000 square-metres plot comprising an office, state-of-the-art warehouse and reconditioning facility, Doka Gulf has been setup to provide faster access to its highly valued customers, and the agility required to meet market demand. In line with our regional growth, Doka Gulf is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

As the Senior Planning Engineer, you will play a key role in overseeing the planning and coordination of engineering activities within the organization. You will be responsible for managing project timelines, ensuring resource allocation, and supporting the engineering team in delivering high-quality designs and solutions. Your role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, managing external partnerships, and ensuring that the formwork designs meet the technical and project requirements. You will also provide guidance to the team, enabling them to collaborate efficiently and deliver optimal results for our clients' complex projects.

Job Description

• Accountable for managing multiple projects and engineering teams together with Junior PT and PT
• Provide strong leadership and actively promote knowledge sharing and engineering trainings/development for project team
• Analyze structural drawings given by clients
• Implement formwork solutions for basic and complex project requirements considering standards, safety, time-saving and cost-efficiency
• Formwork design for special applications and structures.
• Create customer presentations for project-specific applications and solutions
• Propose the most economical and best technical solution
• Conduct basic and advanced static calculations and structural analysis
• Produce material list, offer and shop drawings
• Assist Sales Engineers with site visits, meetings and client presentation
• Ensure the timely delivery of drawings, material lists and calculations as required
• Liaise with clients for technical issues and troubleshooting
• Coordination with other involved departments
• Consideration of availability of material in the design stage

• Technical/Civil Engineering Qualification
• Auto CAD and formwork knowledge (3D software, Revit and Inventor is an advantage)
• At least 8 years of intensive experience and expert knowledge in formwork engineering (and statics)
• Solid communication skills in English
• Team player with attention to detail and a feel for economic matters
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage a project and its internal and external stakeholders
• Thorough project management experience and knowledge
• Ability to make decisions, take responsibility, delegate and deliver presentations
• Eager to learn and improve knowledge and skills
• Shows adaptability, is open to change and able to manage it
• Thorough understanding of our business model and cross-functional collaboration
• Understanding of logistics and contract management

Job Type: Full time

Location: Dubai / UAE

As a customer-focused organization, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry.