Overview
Planning Manager – Fitout Jobs in UAE at Blake Anderson
My client a leading Fitout Contractor in Dubai is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function across multiple interior fit-out projects in Dubai, including office, residential, and F&B developments.
This role combines hands-on planning expertise with team leadership, ensuring all projects are effectively programmed, monitored, and delivered on schedule. The Planning Manager will play a critical role in aligning project timelines with site execution, supporting project teams, and driving consistency and accuracy across all planning activities.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
* Develop and maintain detailed baseline programmes covering design, procurement, construction, and handover stages
* Monitor project progress against schedules and identify risks, delays, and deviations
* Prepare recovery programmes and mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines
* Ensure integration of subcontractor and supplier schedules into overall project programmes
Team Leadership & Management
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Planning Engineers across multiple projects
* Allocate resources effectively and oversee workload distribution
* Establish planning standards, methodologies, and reporting consistency across all projects
* Provide technical guidance and support to ensure high-quality planning outputs
Project Coordination
* Work closely with Project Managers, site teams, procurement, and commercial departments to align planning with execution
* Support site teams with look-ahead programmes and actionable planning insights
* Ensure planning outputs reflect real-time project conditions and constraints
Reporting & Analysis
* Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and look-ahead schedules
* Analyse programme variances and provide clear recommendations to senior management
* Track key milestones and highlight risks impacting delivery
Pre-Construction & Tender Support
* Lead planning input for tender submissions, including preparation of preliminary programmes
* Support pre-construction activities with realistic and achievable project timelines
Delay Analysis & Claims
* Support and prepare delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions where required
* Maintain accurate records to support claims and project reporting
Resource Planning
* Assist in resource planning and forecasting across multiple concurrent projects
* Ensure alignment between manpower, materials, and programme requirements
Title: Planning Manager – Fitout
Company: Blake Anderson
Location: UAE
