Senior Planner – Aviation Manufacturing

About the role

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Planner to join an aviation manufacturing project in the United Arab Emirates. The role supports project leaders by delivering high-quality planning services, ensuring project milestones are met and knowledge is shared across teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master programme for the project.
• Monitor and report on all programme-related activities, including weekly progress and quantity reports.
• Proactively manage the contractor’s programme and conduct detailed reviews.
• Ensure planning and project controls work conforms to project procedures.
• Manage permitting and authority approvals processes.
• Prepare baseline programmes, monthly reports, recovery plans and weekly progress updates for the Project Manager.
• Assess the impact of approved changes, productivity variations and “what-if” scenarios.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Engineer and Contractor to resolve schedule issues.
• Review contractor claims and prepare recommendation reports.

Required profile

• BSc in a relevant discipline.
• Significant pre-contract and post-contract experience on major aviation or manufacturing projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong client-facing and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• P6 software
• Technical writing

What we offer

• A collaborative, open-door culture that values innovation and long-term commitment.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects across the region.
• Support for professional development and career progression.