Overview
Project Planner – Manufacturing | Relocation to Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
£35,000 – £50,000 (Tax-Free) + Relocation Package
Shape Major Manufacturing Projects in One of the World's Fastest-Growing Hubs
We are a market-leading, high-paced manufacturing company in Dubai, recognised for innovation, efficiency, and large-scale delivery. As we continue to expand, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to take ownership of project schedules and drive success across complex, multi-phase manufacturing projects.
This is more than just a planning role—it's a chance to make a measurable impact in a global manufacturing hub while enjoying the benefits of living and working in Dubai.
Your Role
As a Senior Project Planner, you'll be the backbone of project execution, ensuring every phase—engineering, procurement, and production—runs to plan. Using Primavera P6, you'll lead the creation and maintenance of integrated schedules, manage progress, and deliver insights that keep large-scale projects on track.
Responsibilities
Build and manage detailed, integrated project schedules with Primavera P6
Align inputs across engineering, procurement, and production into a single master schedule
Track progress, analyse variances, and implement recovery strategies
Perform critical path, earned value, and schedule risk analyses
Deliver dashboards, reports, and forward-looking schedules for leadership
Lead planning meetings and provide decision-making support to key stakeholders
Implement and uphold planning standards, best practices, and continuous improvements
What You'll Bring
10+ years' experience in project planning within high-paced manufacturing/industrial environments
Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 (essential)
Strong knowledge of project lifecycles, resource loading, and production workflows
Ability to manage multiple, large-scale projects simultaneously
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience in fast-track or modular manufacturing environments
ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
PMP or equivalent certification
What We Offer
Competitive tax-free salary with relocation package
Full support with flights, visa, and onboarding
A quick-paced, collaborative culture where results matter
Opportunity to deliver projects that define the future of manufacturing
Clear career growth within a high-performance global environment
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