Senior Planning Manager — Data Centre Projects (Remote)

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Hybrid work

Relocation assistance

Flight contribution

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Planning Manager in Dubai to lead planning, scheduling, and project controls for large-scale data centre developments. You will develop integrated schedules, manage EVM, run CPM analyses, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and accurate forecasts.

The role requires 12+ years planning/scheduling experience, PMP/PSP, advanced Primavera P6, and a track record in data centre projects within UAE/GCC environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Minimum 12 years of planning/scheduling experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Minimum 5 years on Data Centre projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6, CPM, and schedule risk analysis knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and Power BI reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Establish project planning procedures, scheduling standards, and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare baseline programmes, recovery schedules, and revised project plans as required.
• Monitor project progress and perform critical path analysis to identify schedule risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and clients to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Lead schedule reviews, progress meetings, and planning workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze project performance against approved baselines and provide accurate forecasts of project completion dates.
• Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) and other project control techniques where applicable.
• Review contractor programmes and assess schedule impacts arising from variations, delays, and change requests.
• Support claims analysis, extension of time evaluations, and forensic schedule assessments.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule delays.
• Ensure compliance with company planning standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide planning engineers within the project team.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

CPM analysis

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Data Centre projects

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Eng / Construction Mgmt

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Planning Manager in Dubai to lead planning, scheduling, and project controls for large-scale data centre developments. You will develop integrated schedules, manage EVM, run CPM analyses, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and accurate forecasts.

The role requires 12+ years planning/scheduling experience, PMP/PSP, advanced Primavera P6, and a track record in data centre projects within UAE/GCC environments.