Planning Manager

The Role
Our Tier 1 Main Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced Planning Manager to join their team in Abu Dhabi to work on high profile large villa masterplan developments and/or high rise tower projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Planning Manager on large scale civil construction projects in the UAE and have worked in the capacity of Planning Manager for a recognised main contracting company previously. This role is available for immediate joining and is hiring on a temporary to permanent basis as an initial 6 month contract position, outsourced through J10 Consulting, with the option to transfer to staff after 6 months to suit all parties. Key Responsibilities: • Minimum 3 years of experience in the pet retail industry. • Proven retail or sales experience (mandatory). • Strong passion for pets and willingness to continuously learn about pet care. • Excellent communication and customer service skills. • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. • Key Demographic Requirement • Applicants must be based in the UAE. Lead and manage planning teams to deliver accurate and realistic project schedules in Primavera P6 • Coordinate closely with project managers, consultants, and site teams to ensure execution aligns with baseline programs • Perform delay analysis, prepare recovery schedules, and lead EOT claim preparation • Oversee preparation of progress reports, histograms, S-curves, and project dashboards for senior management review • Ensure all planning activities comply with contractual obligations and company procedures • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations. • Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure technical requirements are accurately captured. • Oversee the execution of large scale civil construction projects from inception to completion. • Evaluate project performance, identifying and mitigating potential risks promptly. • Collaborate with finance teams to manage project budgets and optimize resource use. • Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals. • Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies in all projects. • Implement and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency. • Conduct regular meetings with project stakeholders to evaluate progress and address issues. • Identify and establish relationships with external partners to support project objectives

Requirements
Planning Manager Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and execution with at least 3 years in large scale villa or high rise tower projects • Proven track record of managing large-scale civil construction projects successfully. • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools like Primavera or MS Project. • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management. • Proficiency in risk management and contingency planning for complex projects. • Ability to think strategically and solve complex project-related challenges. • Experience with financial and budgetary management specific to large projects.

About the company
J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East. We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.