Planning Manager

About This Role

Job Title: Planning Manager

Location: Dubai Salary: 26,000 – 35,000+ AED per month

Experience: 16+ years

Education: Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

About the Company

An esteemed multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy in Dubai is seeking a dynamic Planning Manager to lead its project delivery team. The firm specializes in large-scale developments across the Middle East, including high-rise towers, hospitality projects, and complex building initiatives. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects and collaborate with top professionals in the field.

Role Overview

The Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning and scheduling functions for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client expectations. This role entails a significant level of responsibility in managing project timelines, resources, and risk assessments throughout all phases of project delivery—from initial planning through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement project management frameworks and strategies to optimize planning processes across multiple projects.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of planning engineers, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Project Scheduling: Oversee the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules, including key tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and constraints within project programmes, implementing proactive measures to address delays.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and clients to ensure project alignment with strategic goals and client expectations.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project performance against established timelines and budgets, analyzing data to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports, highlighting critical activities, delays, and mitigation strategies to senior management and stakeholders.
• Site Oversight: Conduct site visits to verify progress, compliance with project plans, and ensure proper resource allocation.

About You

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: 16+ years of professional experience in project planning and scheduling, with a proven track record in a managerial capacity.
• Industry Expertise: Extensive experience working on high-rise towers, hotel developments, or large-scale building projects within the GCC.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Primavera P6 or similar planning software, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Leadership Qualities: Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Process Improvement: A deep understanding of construction sequencing, resource planning, and cost monitoring, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join?

This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role within a respected consultancy, contributing to major developments across the region while fostering innovation and excellence in project delivery.

Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.