Project Planner - Dubai

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Project Planner to develop and monitor project schedules for complex manufacturing projects in Dubai. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of project planning experience, especially using Primavera P6. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career growth and development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project planning within high-paced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to handle multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and provide recovery plans.
• Conduct critical path and schedule risk analyses.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

Project Planner – Manufacturing - RELOCATION TO DUBAI

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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