UAE-Based Senior Planner – Properties & Buildings

WSP in the Middle East

Sharjah

On-site

AED 420,000 - 640,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

WSP in the Middle East, based in the UAE, seeks a Senior Planner with 10+ years of planning and scheduling experience to support key design projects in the Properties & Buildings sector. You will develop and maintain integrated schedules, monitor progress, assess schedule risks, and support timely delivery across bid and delivery stages, working with program leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead planning activities, define WBS and milestones, prepare narratives, analyze

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of planning and scheduling experience on building design projects.
Sound understanding of design project planning and scheduling practices.
Ability to collaborate across locations and time zones.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholders at all levels.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
Minimum 10 years of experience using Primavera P6.
Advanced Excel skills including dashboards and charts.
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Proficiency in Power BI.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a planning and project controls plan based on contractual requirements.
Create and update integrated design schedules with WBS, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate with program management and design teams to capture inputs and align schedules.
Analyse schedule performance, variances, and risks; recommend corrective actions.
Develop resource plans and optimize allocation across projects.
Lead planning workshops with leadership to agree sequencing and priorities.
Prepare schedule narratives, basis of schedule, and risk statements.
Assess delays and support mitigation and recovery planning.
Incorporate EOTs and scope changes, maintaining baseline/forecast records.
Produce look-ahead schedules and progress reports for stakeholders.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners.