Senior Planner

Turner & Townsend; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Planner to support project management objectives. The ideal candidate has 5-15 years of experience, a BSc in a relevant field, and proficiency in planning software like Primavera. Responsibilities include producing progress reports, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering programme updates to meet client goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 15 years post graduate experience is required.
• Regional experience with professional consultancy is necessary.
• Advanced knowledge of project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support project team for all planning functions.
• Produce programme assurance reports.
• Deliver period programme updates.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Planning advice and direction

Project team collaboration

Education

BSc Degree in the relevant field

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Other planning and resourcing software

Job description

The Senior Planner will report to the Turner & Townsend Project Controls Director internally and the client representative at a project level. The incumbent will be based in Abu Dhabi UAE.

The Senior Planner will operate in a collaborative supporting team environment ensuring that client objectives are met.

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and who wants to make a difference to the Project Management division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the project team for all planning functions ensuring that issues within the programme are highlighted and understood.
• Give appropriate planning advice and direction to project team members & all relevant Stakeholders and produce programme assurance reports on our client commissions.
• Produce progress reports showing variance against the baselines.
• Deliver period programme updates and input to project reports.
• Coordinate between clients and their partners consultants and contractors programme of works and compliance. Reporting areas of non-compliance for resolution.
• As appropriate and required provide planning support to the bidding team to do all the activities necessary to submit the bidding documentations in time.

Qualifications:

• BSc Degree in the relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 - 15 years post graduate experience is required.
• Regional experience with professional consultancy is necessary.
• Advanced Knowledge and Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and/or other planning and resourcing software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional working knowledge of project management and Planning software and tools.

About the Company:

Our vision is to be the leading capital programmes professional service provider operating across property infrastructure and natural resources.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that it is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process.