Senior Planning Manager – Rail

Overview

• Build the Future of Rail in the Middle East with Mace
• As we expand our rail capability across the Middle East, Mace is seeking exceptional talent to help shape and deliver some of the region’s most ambitious transport programmes.
• With a globally recognised track record across high‑speed rail, conventional rail, metro, and complex station environments, we are now growing our presence in the region — and building a high‑calibre talent pool to support this next phase.
• We are looking for experienced professionals across:
• Project and Programme Management
• Cost and Commercial Management
• Project Controls and Planning
• You’ll be responsible for:
• Lead the application of advanced planning and scheduling methods, techniques, and tools to ensure effective project delivery.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of planning, scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), and project controls methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Analyse complex requirements and clearly present corrective measures and recommendations to drive project performance.
• Manage and lead a team delivering planning and scheduling services, ensuring both team and individual development.
• Influence clients in the acceptance of proposals, strategies, and project recommendations.
• Undertake and deliver project tasks in line with assignment requirements and organisational objectives.
• Support net zero carbon transition goals through proactive identification, management, and reduction of carbon emissions during project delivery.
• About you
• You will bring proven experience in major rail or infrastructure programmes, coupled with the ability to operate in complex, fast‑paced delivery environments.
• Equally important is a collaborative mindset and a commitment to excellence — qualities that define how we partner with our clients and deliver lasting impact.
• This is an opportunity to be part of something evolving — to help establish, shape, and grow a rail capability in a region where investment in integrated transport is accelerating at pace.
• If you are motivated by delivering complex programmes, working with high‑performing teams, and contributing to the development of world‑class infrastructure, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
• Join us in delivering the next generation of rail across the Middle East.
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