Planning Manager

About the role

Mace brings together construction know-how and consultancy services to help people, projects, and ambitions reach their full potential. The company is looking for a Planning Manager to contribute to a major next-generation digital infrastructure programme in Abu Dhabi. The assignment supports a leading data centre developer and involves high levels of design coordination, rapid delivery, and strong governance within a mission-critical setting.

The role sits within a team applying international best practice across programme, project, and commercial management to help deliver resilient infrastructure at scale.

What you will do

• Create comprehensive, joined-up project plans that account for logistics, site conditions, and wider programme constraints.
• Work closely with the project team to support weekly progress updates and make sure contractual duties are clearly understood.
• Analyse productivity and progress information to assess performance and support better decisions.
• Keep clients, project teams, and other stakeholders informed and aligned through clear communication.
• Build sustainability, procurement, and carbon-reduction considerations into programme planning.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are incorporated into programme activities.
• Set up and manage project work plans, timelines, and coordinated team tasks.
• Contribute to the shared goal of net zero carbon transition by helping identify and manage carbon emissions and reduction opportunities throughout delivery.

What you need

• A degree, or equivalent practical experience, in construction, programme management, project management, or commercial management.
• Progress toward chartered status with a recognised professional institution.
• Strong expertise in schedule management tools and planning software.
• Previous work experience in the United Arab Emirates is required for client approval.

Additional information

Mace follows several core values: safety first and well-being, client focus and quality delivery, integrity and compliance, and creating opportunities for people to grow and improve continuously.

The employer is committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applications from candidates with varied backgrounds. Applicants who may not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply if they believe they are a strong fit for this position or another opportunity within the organisation.

Flexible working arrangements may be discussed where suitable for the role, including part-time, flexible, and hybrid options.