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Senior Planning & Project Controls Consultant

TBH
Dubai, UAE
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About Tbh

  • At TBH, we dream of transforming communities and improving lives, by providing innovative solutions to our clients most complex problems.
  • As leaders in our field and trusted advisors, we have provided specialist project management services to the public and private sectors on over 8,000 landmark projects across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
  • Our portfolio spans both domestic and international projects, including significant opportunities in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, where we are heavily invested.
  • TBH has been growing rapidly in The Middle East and internationally, but continues to be a connected, collaborative and supportive team.
  • We have set our strategy looking ahead to 2030, to ensure we continue to meet the needs of clients and set ourselves up as a business for the future.
  • About the Opportunity
  • We are seeking a Senior Consultant, with a strong client-side/developer background, complemented by contractor execution experience, to provide strategic planning and project controls advisory services on major residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use developments across the UAE.
  • The ideal candidate will have managed projects through the full development lifecycle, from initiation, design, procurement, authority approvals and sales launch through to construction and handover, providing strategic advice to clients and senior stakeholders.
  • They will also have experience in assessing delay and disruption events, preparing and reviewing extension of time claims, and supporting dispute-related commissions.
  • We are looking for professionals who enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, bring a self-driven mindset, and demonstrate strong leadership in proactively solving problems and addressing project requirements.
  • As our Senior Consultant you’ll be responsible for;
  • Leading the implementation of project schedules and plans, with client objectives and project milestones
  • Developing strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders by communicating clearly, professionally, and consistently to enhance collaboration and project outcomes
  • Providing mentorship and on-the-job guidance to junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing project team environment
  • Reviewing, interpreting and analysing data from multiple sources, and tailoring reporting outputs to inform project leadership and stakeholder decision-making
  • Managing the end-to-end preparation of client-facing deliverables, including detailed analysis, technical reports and presentation material, ensuring readiness to respond to client queries
  • Preparing, maintaining, and analysing complex schedules using planning tools such as Primavera P6, supported by clear reporting outputs tailored to stakeholder needs
  • Applying industry best practice planning and scheduling methodologies to identify and address project risks, constraints and opportunities
  • Identifying and implementing project controls best practices to overcome planning challenges and improve delivery outcomes
  • Supporting knowledge sharing and capability uplift through technical workshops with senior team members and contribution to client training sessions where required
  • Seeking and championing continuous improvement and process innovation across planning and scheduling activities to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness
  • Ensuring all outputs meet the highest standards of accuracy, quality and consistency, and incorporating feedback and quality checks as part of standard delivery practice

What You'Ll Bring

  • As our successful candidate you'll demonstrate and bring the following skills and expertise:
  • 8+ years’ relevant experience in Planning, Scheduling, Project Controls and Claims Management.
  • Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of client-side/developer experience in the Middle East.
  • Proven experience managing projects across both pre-construction and construction, from initiation through design, procurement, authority approvals, sales launch, construction and handover.
  • Hands-on contractor experience, with involvement in the execution of at least one complete lifecycle of a construction project.
  • Ability to advise clients on packaging strategies, procurement approaches and project phasing scenarios.
  • Sound working knowledge of authority approval processes across pre-construction and construction.
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
  • Hands-on experience developing interactive reporting systems and dashboards using Power BI.
  • Excellent English communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex programmes and interdependencies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Why work at TBH
  • At TBH, we are ACHIEVEMENT and outcome focused, operating with aligned strategic intent and delivering on our promises to ensure optimum results for our clients.
  • Additionally, our ONE TEAM culture drives us to operate with one way of working that fosters care and collaboration.
  • Through our strong values, TBH is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable to be their full selves at work.
  • We value people from different backgrounds and all walks-of-life as we believe our collective experience inspires blue-sky thinking and creative solutions.
  • What TBH can offer you
  • Along with a competitive salary plus bonus, and limitless opportunity to progress your career and passions with us, TBH also offers employees:
  • **Flexible working**
  • we understand employees may need to adjust their working arrangements for personal reasons or to “work from anywhere” for a fixed or indefinite period.
  • **Inclusive culture**
  • at TBH, we’re committed to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
  • **Career development**
  • employees are supported with their career development through on-the-job training and mentorship, in-house training programs and financial support for approved industry institutions and associations.
  • **Health & wellbeing**
  • all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health, an independent, confidential service to help you to improve your health and wellbeing, resolve challenges and reach your goals. Annual flu vaccinations are also offered by TBH.
  • **Social events**
  • a range of social events and company-sponsored sporting events take place throughout the year to help employees build connections with others across the organisation.
  • **Reward and recognition**
  • TBH employees are recognised for their contributions through our Award programs, remuneration packages and promotion opportunities.

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