Project Planner

Red Chilli Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Project Planner to lead project schedules in Dubai. With over 10 years of experience in project planning and advanced knowledge in Primavera P6, you will ensure efficient project execution. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary plus relocation support, an opportunity for significant career growth, and the chance to shape the future of manufacturing in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Relocation package including flights and visa

Clear career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing multiple, large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills for delivering insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed, integrated project schedules.
• Track progress, analyse variances, and implement recovery strategies.

Skills

10+ years' experience in project planning

Advanced expertise in Primavera P6

Knowledge of project lifecycles

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Project Planner - Manufacturing | Relocation to Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
£35,000 - £50,000 (Tax-Free) + Relocation Package

Shape Major Manufacturing Projects in One of the World's Fastest-Growing Hubs

We are a market-leading, high-paced manufacturing company in Dubai, recognised for innovation, efficiency, and large-scale delivery. As we continue to expand, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to take ownership of project schedules and drive success across complex, multi-phase manufacturing projects.

This is more than just a planning role—it's a chance to make a measurable impact in a global manufacturing hub while enjoying the benefits of living and working in Dubai.

Your Role

As a Senior Project Planner, you\'ll be the backbone of project execution, ensuring every phase—engineering, procurement, and production—runs to plan. Using Primavera P6, you\'ll lead the creation and maintenance of integrated schedules, manage progress, and deliver insights that keep large-scale projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage detailed, integrated project schedules with Primavera P6
• Align inputs across engineering, procurement, and production into a single master schedule
• Track progress, analyse variances, and implement recovery strategies
• Perform critical path, earned value, and schedule risk analyses
• Deliver dashboards, reports, and forward-looking schedules for leadership
• Lead planning meetings and provide decision-making support to key stakeholders
• Implement and uphold planning standards, best practices, and continuous improvements

What You\'ll Bring

• 10+ years\' experience in project planning within high-paced manufacturing/industrial environments
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 (essential)
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycles, resource loading, and production workflows
• Ability to manage multiple, large-scale projects simultaneously
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience in fast-track or modular manufacturing environments
• ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• PMP or equivalent certification

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary with relocation package
• Full support with flights, visa, and onboarding
• A fast-paced, collaborative culture where results matter
• Opportunity to deliver projects that define the future of manufacturing
• Clear career growth within a high-performance global environment