Summary
Mace is seeking a Planning Assistant for its Abu Dhabi team. The role supports project planning by gathering and reviewing programme updates, monitoring progress and milestones, preparing reports and look-ahead schedules, and following up on actions with project stakeholders. Applicants should have relevant built environment experience, a related qualification, foundational planning and scheduling knowledge, and strong analytical, organisational and Microsoft Office skills. Exposure to Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is advantageous.
The posting
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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:
Supports effective planning across allocated projects or portfolios, helping ensure programmes are well scheduled, monitored and delivered on time. Contributes to project management excellence, supporting profitable delivery and creating the right conditions for teams and clients to succeed.
Your responsibilities will include:
Champion safety, wellbeing, inclusivity and responsible delivery in everything you do.
Work closely with the Mace team, clients and multiple contractors on the programme, supporting coordination of planning activities across the site.
Assist in collecting, reviewing and consolidating programme and progress information from contractors and project stakeholders.
Monitor progress against agreed programmes, key milestones and deadlines, escalating potential delays or conflicts to the Planning Manager.
Assist with the preparation of progress reports, programme updates, look-ahead schedules and other planning information.
Review schedule information for completeness and accuracy and provide basic commentary and analysis with support from senior members of the planning team.
Attend planning, progress and coordination meetings, capturing key programme actions and following up with relevant stakeholders.
Develop an understanding of project controls disciplines including planning, scheduling, progress measurement, reporting, change and risk.
Build effective working relationships with contractors, the client team and wider project stakeholders.
Work closely with experienced Planning and Project Controls professionals, developing the technical and professional skills required to progress into a planning/project controls manager career path.
Support safety, sustainability and responsible project delivery throughout the programme.
You’ll need to have:
Relevant built environment experience and a related degree or qualification.
Foundational planning, scheduling and programme management knowledge; Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project exposure is advantageous.
Strong analytical, organisational and Microsoft Office skills, with attention to detail.
Collaborative, proactive communicator, committed to developing a long-term career in planning and project controls.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 within the role.
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