Senior Planner – Aviation & Manufacturing (Al Ain)

About the role

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Planner to join an aviation manufacturing project in Al Ain, UAE. You will work closely with project leaders to deliver high‑quality planning services, support decision‑making, and ensure project milestones are met.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master programme for the project.
• Monitor and report on all programme‑related activities on an ongoing basis.
• Manage contractor programmes, conduct detailed reviews, and ensure alignment with project procedures.
• Prepare baseline programmes, monthly recovery plans, weekly progress and quantity reports.
• Provide the Project Manager with weekly updates, forecasts, critical‑path analysis, and trend assessments.
• Assess the impact of approved changes, productivity variations, and ‘what‑if’ scenarios.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, engineers, and contractors to resolve schedule issues.
• Review contractor claims and prepare recommendation reports.

Required profile

• BSc in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.
• Significant pre‑contract and post‑contract experience on major aviation or manufacturing projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong technical writing and client‑facing communication abilities.

Required skills

• Primavera P6 software proficiency.

What we offer

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for international exposure and career development.
• Support from a global parent company while operating with the agility of an independent firm.