Planning Manager

We are currently looking for a Planning Manager to be part of team based in Dubai UAE

• Lead the development maintenance and control of integrated master schedules for residential developments including villas townhouses apartment buildings infrastructure and landscape works.
• Establish project baselines covering design procurement construction testing handover and close-out phases.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify risks delays and critical path impacts recommending mitigation and recovery measures.
• Review and assess contractors and consultants programmes progress reports recovery plans and schedule submissions for compliance with project objectives and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly progress reports dashboards KPIs forecasts and executive-level programme updates.
• Implement project controls processes including progress measurement forecasting Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance analysis.
• Coordinate with clients consultants contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of project schedules and key milestones.
• Support claims management Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations schedule impact assessments and change control processes.
• Develop and standardize planning procedures reporting tools templates and governance frameworks across the programme.
• Lead and mentor planning teams ensuring high-quality planning deliverables and consistent project controls practices across all projects.
• Monitor critical design approvals material procurement authority permits and construction activities to ensure timely project delivery.
• Provide strategic planning support to senior management and contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale residential and mixed-use developments.

• Ideally you should possess a degree in construction management and / or civil engineering and hold a membership/chartership from a construction related professional body.
• Should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling with good track record of working on heritage/ hotels/master planning/ museum / cultural / pavilion projects ideally with minimum 5 years experience working in the region.
• Arabic speaking and writing an advantage.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

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