Senior Planner

Currie & Brown is looking for a Senior Planner for a prestigious project based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.You will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.Responsibilities will include:Develop and manage the master programme for the projectOngoing monitoring and reporting of all programme-related activitiesProactive management of contractor’s programmeDetailed reviews of contractor programmeMonitoring the planning and project controls works for conformance with project proceduresDevelop and monitor the permitting and authority approvals process for the projectPrepare baseline programmePrepare monthly reports and recovery plans (when applicable)Preparing and finalizing weekly progress report submissions and weekly quantity reportsProvide the Project Manager with weekly progress updates, forecast completions, together with critical path and trend analysesConsistent assessment of the impact of approved changes and any deviations from the key project targets and milestones, including productivity monitoring and ‘what if’ scenarios to aid project management decision-makingWork collaboratively with the Project Manager, Engineer and Contractor in resolving any and all project schedule issuesReview and analyze contractors’ claims and prepare recommendations reportsSkills, experience & qualifications:Experience working on high end mixed-use projects.BSc in relevant disciplineMust have considerable pre-contract and post-contract experience on major projectsGood technical writing, client-facing and communication skillsExperience with P6 softwareAt Currie & Brown, we know that when it comes to a good idea, it doesn't matter where it comes from. That's why we take a collaborative, open-door approach to running our business. Our people, from apprentices to senior management, make our company what it is. Everyone in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced, contributes to our success in their own way, and we have fun doing it.Unlike other companies, we focus on the long term and deliver on our commitments. We take a compassionate and inclusive approach to our work and always invest in the future of our people. Whether it's the desire to work internationally, the urge to develop, or even the curiosity to work in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage, offering guidance, support and the structure to achieve. That's why so many of us have been building successful careers here for so long.With the backing of our parent company, we are an independent company. Our people are able to make quick and flexible decisions, and work directly with some of the world's best partner brands in our industry through Dar Group.This mix of our scale and size, our partnerships and our people makes us a true industry leader around the world.