Planning Manager

We are seeking a highly accomplished Planning Manager to take strategic ownership of planning, scheduling, and project controls for major, high-value construction and real estate developments in Dubai.

This is a key leadership role for a seasoned planning professional with a proven track record in major residential and luxury real estate projects. As Planning Manager, you will oversee project planning strategy across all project phases, lead planning teams, drive schedule performance, and act as a trusted advisor to Project Directors and Senior Leadership.

Working closely with Project Directors, senior executives, and key stakeholders, you will ensure complex, large-scale projects are delivered against ambitious timelines while establishing robust planning standards, proactively managing risks, and steering governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning Leadership: Define, implement, and govern overall project planning, scheduling strategies, and project control frameworks across major construction developments.
• Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage planning engineers and project controls professionals, fostering high standards of performance and operational excellence.
• Master Schedule Ownership: Direct the development, integration, and management of baseline programmes, integrated master schedules, and resource