Planner - Testing & Commissioning

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Egypt, South Africa and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Testing & Commissioning Planner who will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling the schedule and progress of testing and commissioning activities for assigned project. This role ensures all activities are executed efficiently, in compliance with project timelines, technical requirements, and safety standards. Location: Ras-Al-Khaimah, UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed T&C schedules using project planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to integrate T&C activities into the overall project schedule.
• Identify critical paths, dependencies, and potential delays, providing mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with stakeholders including clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of T&C activities.
• Organize and participate in T&C coordination meetings, providing updates on progress and schedules.
• Ensure resource availability for planned activities (personnel, tools, materials).
• Track progress against the approved schedule, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, highlighting risks, delays, and proposed solutions.
• Maintain documentation of testing and commissioning procedures, results, and records.
• Ensure all T&C activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support the preparation of test plans, method statements, and commissioning procedures.
• Facilitate inspections and approvals from relevant authorities where required.
• Qualifications:
• BSc in Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in project planning within engineering, construction, or industrial projects.
• Experience in testing and commissioning activities for infrastructure, rail, power, or large-scale engineering projects is a plus.
  
  
  

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them the opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career.
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture