Senior Planning Manager

Mace Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consultancy in Dubai is seeking a planning lead for a large residential community project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or construction management and relevant professional memberships. Responsibilities include leading planning processes, managing a team, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Middle East experience is a plus. Join us in redefining project delivery with a focus on sustainability and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of planning/scheduling and project controls methodologies.
• Middle East experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced planning and scheduling methods across projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of planning professionals.
• Support transition to net zero carbon.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project controls methodologies

Effective communication

Team management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in civil engineering or construction management

Professional membership (CIOB, APM, PMI)

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This is a large residential community project in Dubai.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead the application of advanced planning and scheduling methods, tools, and techniques across projects.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of planning/scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), and project controls methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Analyze complex requirements and present clear, actionable insights and corrective measures.
• Manage and mentor a team of planning professionals, fostering development and ensuring high-quality delivery of schedule management services.
• Influence client decisions by presenting well-supported proposals and recommendations.
• Execute tasks necessary to meet project or assignment requirements with precision and accountability.
• Collaborate proactively to support the transition to net zero carbon, identifying and managing carbon emissions and reduction opportunities throughout project delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in civil engineering, construction management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. CIOB, APM, PMI (or equivalent).
• Middle East experience is an advantage.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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