Planning Manager -- MEP at Talents Tide in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

PLANNING MANAGER – MEP | DUBAI | UAE

Shape project strategy. Drive programme performance. Lead MEP planning at a senior level.

We are seeking a high-calibre Planning Manager – MEP to take a senior role in driving project planning, programme performance, and project controls across major MEP construction projects in Dubai. This opportunity is suited to an accomplished planning professional who can operate at both strategic and project-delivery level, providing strong schedule leadership, forecasting, risk mitigation, and performance visibility to senior project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead overall MEP project planning and scheduling

Develop, manage, and maintain baseline programmes

Manage project schedules using Primavera P6

Monitor progress, productivity, milestones, and key deliverables

Prepare schedule updates, forecasts, and management reports

Conduct delay analysis, recovery planning, and mitigation strategies

Coordinate planning activities with Project Managers, Construction Teams, Consultants, and Clients

Support resource planning and project controls throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

Engineering or relevant technical qualification

Proven experience as a Planning Manager / Senior Planning Engineer – MEP

Strong background in MEP contracting and construction projects

Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and project scheduling

Experience with large-scale commercial, residential, hospitality, high-rise, or mixed-use projects

Strong understanding of project controls, progress measurement, forecasting, and delay analysis

UAE/GCC experience preferred

Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills

Location: Dubai, UAE

Preference: Candidates currently based in the UAE; highly qualified international candidates may also be considered.