Project Planning Manager

Summary of Project Planning Manager Job Vacancy - Abu Dhabi

Due to our client’s reputation in the region, and recent award of several new projects, a vacancy has arisen for a seasoned Planning Manager. 
This blue chip international company’s Abu Dhabi office are looking for a proven leader to spearhead their planning team on a mega infrastructure project.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Overall responsibility for the management of strategic programmes.
• Provide strong leadership, guidance and training to junior planning staff to assist with their career development.
• Closely monitor planned progress against actual progress and report findings to stakeholders.
• Drive and facilitate the successful delivery of the ‘Project Execution Plan’
• Support and regularly liaise with the project manager with relation to time & cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience, 5 of which spent in a managerial position
• Strong leadership and communication skills to maintain relationships with junior staff right through to senior management team, and the client
• Proven experience of contributing to and leading team meetings

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company are a western-ran main contractor with a long standing presence in the Middle East market. Widely regarded as an employer in the UAE, they rely on their expert planning teams to deliver a meticulous project schedule to their clients. 

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Competitive package including accommodation provided