Senior Construction Planner (UAE)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Construction Planner to lead planning activities for building projects across the UAE. The role involves end‑to‑end schedule development, progress monitoring, and claim analysis for high‑rise, commercial, residential and hospitality developments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed baseline schedules and look‑ahead programs using Primavera P6.
• Track critical paths, generate S‑curves, manpower histograms and conduct Earned Value Analysis (SPI/CPI).
• Perform Time Impact Analysis, prepare forensic Extension of Time (EOT) claims and draft recovery/acceleration schedules.
• Lead weekly and monthly progress reporting for senior leadership, clients and PMC teams.
• Coordinate closely with site teams, subcontractors and consultants to ensure schedule integrity.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of post‑graduate planning experience on building construction projects in the UAE.
• Background with main contractors or consultancy firms operating in the region.

Required skills

• Expert use of Primavera P6.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of MS Project.
• Experience with BIM 4D tools such as Synchro.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contract procedures.
• Competence in Earned Value Management and delay claim methodologies.