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Planning Manager
full-timeAbu Dhabi

Summary

Location

Abu Dhabi

Type

full-time

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About this role

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Mace is providing project management services on a large mixed-use regeneration development in Abu Dhabi. The site will have commercial work places and retail units along with public realm.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Collaborates with planning teams to ensure projects and tenders align with defined processes.
  • Verifies project schedules and monitors progress for compliance and efficiency.
  • Supports project management to deliver projects on time and profitably.
  • Plans medium-complexity projects or manages portfolios of smaller projects.
  • Develops detailed plans considering logistics, site, and project constraints.
  • Interfaces with teams for weekly progress reporting and contractual obligations.
  • Tracks productivity, communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders.
  • Integrates sustainability, health & safety, and carbon reduction goals into project delivery.

You’ll need to have:

  • Middle East experience is an advantage.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
  • Infrastructure experience and advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, data modeling, queries, and VBA.
  • Involves system implementation, data integration, reporting automation, and strong communication/training capabilities.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.


Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.

Other facts

Tech stack
Project Management,Planning,Excel,Power BI,Data Modeling,VBA,Communication,Training,Sustainability,Health & Safety,Carbon Reduction,Logistics,Stakeholder Management,Compliance,Client Focus,Integrity

About Mace

Mace is a global company of delivery consultants and construction experts.

Through its two engines – Consult and Construct – it brings to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, life science facilities, social infrastructure and regeneration projects that support communities across the world.

The company has an annual turnover of £2.36bn and employs over 7,400 people across four global hubs in the UK & Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific.

Mace is driven by its purpose to redefine the boundaries of ambition. Founded out of a belief that the industry could be more efficient, innovative and responsible, since 1990 Mace has built a reputation and track record for delivering projects safer, faster, greener and better than ever before.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • The Planning Manager will collaborate with planning teams to ensure project alignment with defined processes and verify project schedules for compliance and efficiency. They will also support project management to deliver projects on time and profitably while integrating sustainability and health & safety goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Planning Manager do at Mace?

As a Planning Manager at Mace, you will: the Planning Manager will collaborate with planning teams to ensure project alignment with defined processes and verify project schedules for compliance and efficiency. They will also support project management to deliver projects on time and profitably while integrating sustainability and health & safety goals..

Why join Mace as a Planning Manager?

Mace is a leading Construction company.

Is the Planning Manager position at Mace remote?

The Planning Manager position at Mace is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Planning Manager position at Mace?

You can apply for the Planning Manager position at Mace directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Mace on their website.