Planning Manager

Ardent Build Partners; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Build Partners in Dubai invites a Planning Manager to lead the planning function for major building projects. You will head the planning team, prepare tender and baseline programmes, monitor progress, and support EOT claims, reporting to senior management and clients. UAE-based expertise is essential for coordination with site, design, and commercial teams. The role requires a strong main contractor background and extensive planning leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years planning experience.
• Main contractor building background.
• Experience as a Planning Manager on Build Projects.
• Based in the UAE with UAE experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning team across a portfolio of building projects.
• Prepare tender and baseline programmes.
• Monitor progress and control programmes through to handover.
• Prepare delay analysis and support extension of time claims.
• Report programme status to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate with commercial, design and site teams.

Skills

Planning management

Team leadership

Tender/programme development

Progress monitoring

Delay analysis

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client, a main contractor delivering large scale building projects across the UAE, is looking to appoint a Planning Manager to lead its planning function.The RoleLead and manage the planning team across a portfolio of building projectsPrepare tender and baseline programmesMonitor progress and control programmes through to handoverPrepare delay analysis and support extension of time claimsReport programme status to senior management and clientsCoordinate with commercial, design and site teams

10+ years planning experienceMain contractor building backgroundExperience as a Planning Manager on Build ProjectsBased in the UAE with UAE experienceDegree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline