Project Planner (Villa Renovation & Fitout)

The Role
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Planner with proven experience in villa renovation and interior fit-out projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project schedules, monitoring progress, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using MS Project or Primavera. • Plan and monitor project timelines, resources, and deliverables across all project stages. • Coordinate with design, procurement, and site teams to align schedules and resolve delays. • Prepare progress reports, forecasts, and performance updates for management and clients. • Identify risks, monitor critical paths, and propose corrective actions to maintain project targets. • Support project managers in preparing work programs and tracking milestones. • Ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and project documentation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Planner in villa renovation and interior fit-out. • Proficient in Primavera P6 or MS Project. • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement timelines, and site coordination. • Excellent communication and reporting skills. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Preferred • UAE experience in luxury residential or villa projects. • Knowledge of local authority approval processes.

About the company
Welcome to Cross Recruitment LLC, a recruitment company covering the UAE and Gulf States. We specialize in finding suitable candidates for companies in Interior Design, FF&E and Architectural Industries, such as Furniture Manufacturers and Distributors, Suppliers of Interior Products, Hospitality, Flooring, Carpets and Lighting, etc. Our Managing Director, Dawn Cross, is a very well known and respected recruiter within the industry, having worked for many years in the GCC and internationally. As such, we already have our network of experienced consultants working on various job levels from C-Suite Executives and Managing Directors, to Sales, Design and Office Support staff. When a position opens, with many people seeking employment today, companies can be inundated with CVs which can be time consuming to go through. We can do that for you. Once the job vacancy has been opened, we collect the CVS, review and shortlist the candidates and call those of interest for a one-on-one interview. We pride ourselves on meeting all candidates face to face to establish suitability, identifying the potentials who will be an asset to your company for the long term and easing the interview process allowing your company to focus on its productivity.