Planning Manager - MEP

TALENTS TIDE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks a senior Planning Manager – MEP to oversee scheduling, forecasting, and project controls across major MEP construction projects in the UAE. The role demands strategic and delivery-focused leadership, with expertise in coordinating with project managers, consultants, and clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MEP contracting, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and experience with large-scale developments, accompanied by excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Engineering or relevant technical qualification.
• Proven experience as Planning Manager / Senior Planning Engineer – MEP.
• Strong background in MEP contracting and construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and project scheduling.
• Experience with large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, high-rise, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, progress measurement, forecasting, and delay analysis.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall MEP project planning and scheduling.
• Develop, manage, and maintain baseline programmes.
• Manage project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress, productivity, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Prepare schedule updates, forecasts, and management reports.
• Conduct delay analysis, recovery planning, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate planning activities with Project Managers, Construction Teams, Consultants, and Clients.
• Support resource planning and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Planning leadership

MEP scheduling

Forecasting

Delay analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Project controls

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

PLANNING MANAGER – MEP | DUBAI | UAE

Shape project strategy. Drive programme performance. Lead MEP planning at a senior level.

We are seeking a high-calibre Planning Manager – MEP to take a senior role in driving project planning, programme performance, and project controls across major MEP construction projects in Dubai. This opportunity is suited to an accomplished planning professional who can operate at both strategic and project-delivery level, providing strong schedule leadership, forecasting, risk mitigation, and performance visibility to senior project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall MEP project planning and scheduling
• Develop, manage, and maintain baseline programmes
• Manage project schedules using Primavera P6
• Monitor progress, productivity, milestones, and key deliverables
• Prepare schedule updates, forecasts, and management reports
• Conduct delay analysis, recovery planning, and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate planning activities with Project Managers, Construction Teams, Consultants, and Clients
• Support resource planning and project controls throughout the project lifecycle

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Engineering or relevant technical qualification
• Proven experience as a Planning Manager / Senior Planning Engineer – MEP
• Strong background in MEP contracting and construction projects
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and project scheduling
• Experience with large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, high-rise, or mixed-use projects
• Strong understanding of project controls, progress measurement, forecasting, and delay analysis
• UAE/GCC experience preferred
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills

Location: Dubai, UAE

Preference: Candidates currently based in the UAE; highly qualified international candidates may also be considered.