Planning Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Planning Manager to join our team in Dubai, UAE. This role involves directing the creation, upkeep, and oversight of integrated master schedules for residential projects such as villas, townhouses, apartments, as well as related infrastructure and landscaping.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of comprehensive project schedules, encompassing design, procurement, construction, testing, handover, and closure stages.
• Track project progress against approved timelines, detect potential risks, delays, and critical path effects, and suggest appropriate mitigation or recovery tactics.
• Evaluate contractors’ and consultants’ schedules, progress updates, recovery strategies, and schedule submissions for alignment with project goals and contract terms.
• Compile and deliver weekly and monthly performance summaries, dashboards, KPIs, forecasts, and high-level program updates to executives.
• Apply project control methodologies including progress tracking, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to synchronize schedules and milestone achievements.
• Assist with claims handling, Extension of Time (EOT) assessments, schedule impact analyses, and change management procedures.
• Create and harmonize planning protocols, reporting instruments, templates, and governance standards across projects.
• Guide and support planning teams to achieve quality deliverables and uniform practices throughout all projects.
• Oversee critical design approvals, procurement of materials, authority permissions, and construction activities to ensure punctual project completion.
• Provide strategic planning insights to senior leadership contributing to the successful execution of large-scale residential and mixed-use developments.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of a degree in construction management or civil engineering alongside membership or chartership from a recognized construction-related professional body is preferred.
• At least 10 years' planning and scheduling experience, preferably with a track record in heritage, hotels, master planning, museum, cultural, or pavilion projects; minimum 5 years’ experience within the Middle East region is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) is beneficial but not mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you throughout your career including:

• Tax-free salary.
• Extensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Options for remote work outside of the home country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Annual flight support.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation and housing allowances applicable for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program providing 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal issues, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About the Employer

AtkinsRéalis is a premier engineering and nuclear services organization focused on integrating people, data, and technology to advance global infrastructure and energy systems. Working alongside industry partners and a worldwide team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, AtkinsRéalis is committed to creating a better future for the planet and its inhabitants.