Head of Planning

About the role:
We are currently seeking the Head of Planning to join our team based in UAE, Abu Dhabi, reporting directly to the Managing Director. This position plays a crucial role in leading the Planning department and ensuring the successful execution of projects across multiple sectors.

About the mission we offer you:

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Planning team across multiple projects.
• Establish departmental objectives, procedures, and performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Planning function.

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Oversee the development, review, and approval of project schedules from proposal through project completion.
• Ensure proper integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Validate project baselines, milestones, critical paths, and schedule logic.
• Ensure schedules are prepared using Primavera P6 and aligned with contractual requirements.

Project Controls & Monitoring

• Monitor project progress against approved baselines.
• Analyze schedule variances and develop recovery plans where required.
• Provide accurate forecasting and performance reporting to management and clients.
• Ensure effective implementation of earned value management (EVM) methodologies where applicable.

Resource Planning

• Oversee manpower forecasting and resource loading across projects.
• Identify resource constraints and recommend mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with department managers to optimize resource utilization.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify schedule risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support risk assessment workshops and mitigation planning.
• Evaluate schedule impacts arising from change orders and project modifications.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Present schedule performance and project status to senior management and clients.
• Prepare executive dashboards, KPI reports, and management presentations.
• Act as the focal point for planning-related discussions with clients and project stakeholders.

Tender & Proposal Support

• Review and approve proposal schedules and execution strategies during bid stages.
• Provide planning input for project estimates, resource planning, and delivery strategies.
• Support business development and proposal teams in preparing competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent Project Management certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in project planning and project controls within Oil & Gas, EPC, Engineering Consultancy, Energy, or Industrial Projects.
• Minimum 8 years in a managerial or departmental leadership role.
• Proven experience managing planning functions across multiple large-scale projects.
• Experience working with ADNOC projects and standards is highly desirable.

Starting Date: ASAP

About you:
To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelors or Diploma
• Languages: English + proficiency level (Basic, Professional, Fluent)
• Main skills: Up to 4 relevant skills applicable to the role.

Your career with us
Working at the company is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T. EN University, such as The Future Ready Program and Graduate Program, alongside support from your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.