Project Planner - Dubai

Red Chilli Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm seeks a Senior Project Planner to develop and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6 in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in high-paced manufacturing environments and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. Competitive salary and career development opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Fast-paced, collaborative work culture

Career growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project planning within high-paced manufacturing environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and provide recovery plans.
• Interface with key stakeholders and lead planning meetings.

Skills

Project planning

Primavera P6

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

Project Planner - Manufacturing - RELOCATION TO DUBAI

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company Overview: We are a leading high-paced manufacturing company in Dubai, known for innovation, efficiency, and large-scale production delivery. As we continue to expand and optimize our operations, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Planner to join our dynamic team.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring integrated project schedules using Primavera P6. You will work closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of complex manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, covering engineering, procurement, and production phases.
• Integrate and coordinate inputs from all departments to create a fully aligned master schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and provide timely analysis and recovery plans.
• Conduct critical path, earned value, and schedule risk analyses.
• Prepare project planning reports, dashboards, and look-ahead schedules.
• Interface with key stakeholders and lead planning meetings to support decision-making.
• Ensure planning standards, templates, and best practices are implemented and adhered to.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and execution disciplines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project planning within high-paced manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, resource loading, and production workflows.
• Proven ability to handle multiple large-scale projects in parallel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in fast-track or modular manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Fast-paced, collaborative work culture
• Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading projects
• Career growth and development within a high-performance environment