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Planning Manager - Main Contractor - 3-6 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

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:

  • 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


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.


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 16 Feb 2026

Status: Open