Senior Planning Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead project planning, scheduling and progress monitoring for large‑scale construction programmes. The role ensures that timelines, budgets and resources are aligned with contractual and regulatory requirements while supporting the delivery of high‑rise, infrastructure and commercial projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent, defining milestones, critical paths and deliverables.
• Track progress, prepare status reports and dashboards for senior leadership, and conduct variance analysis.
• Identify risks and delays, propose mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with contractual, legal and regulatory standards.
• Allocate resources efficiently, collaborate with commercial and procurement teams to align schedules with cost plans, and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, consultants and clients, providing planning insights and ensuring all stakeholders are informed of schedule updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of construction planning experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven experience on high‑rise, infrastructure or large‑scale commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE construction regulations.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Data analysis and reporting tools
• Scheduling software