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<p>To establish planning and project controls across building construction projects by implementing robust scheduling frameworks, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely, cost-effective project delivery. The role provides strategic direction, ensures alignment with contractual requirements, and enables informed decision-making through accurate forecasting, reporting, and risk analysis.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>1. Project Planning & Scheduling</strong></p><ul><li><p>Prepare detailed project schedules using tools such as Primavera & CCS Candy</p></li><li><p>Develop baseline programs in line with contract requirements</p></li><li><p>Define work breakdown structure (WBS) and project milestones</p></li><li><p>Establish project timelines, resource plans, and sequencing of activities</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li><p>Implement project control systems to track progress, productivity, and performance</p></li><li><p>Monitor actual progress against planned schedules and identify variances</p></li><li><p>Lead schedule updates, critical path analysis, and performance measurement</p></li><li><p>Provide early warning signals and recommend corrective actions</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>3. Delay Analysis & Claims</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lead delay analysis </p></li><li><p>Review and validate subcontractor schedules and claims</p></li><li><p>Support commercial and contract teams in dispute resolution</p></li><li><p>Ensure all planning-related documentation meets contractual standards</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>4. Coordination & Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li><p>Coordinate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and site teams</p></li><li><p>Interface with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on planning matters</p></li><li><p>Lead planning review meetings and progress discussions</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>5. Resource & Cost Planning</strong></p><ul><li><p>Align project schedules with resource and cost plans</p></li><li><p>Monitor manpower, equipment, and material utilisation</p></li><li><p>Support cash flow forecasting and cost control initiatives</p></li><li><p>Identify optimisation opportunities to improve efficiency</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>6. Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li><p>Identify potential project risks and delays</p></li><li><p>Develop mitigation and recovery plans</p></li><li><p>Monitor critical path and key project constraints</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills & Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Advanced proficiency in <strong>Primavera and CCS Candy</strong> is mandatory</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of planning methodologies, cost and project control systems</p></li><li><p>Expertise in project analysis techniques</p></li><li><p>Strong sense of responsibility and discipline</p></li></ul>

<p>For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.</p> <p>Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.</p> <p>Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.</p> <p>Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.</p> <h4>What you'll be doing</h4> <p>The purpose of the Merchandise Planner role is to optimize sales, margin, and inventory by building accurate forecasts, managing OTB, and translating commercial strategy into balanced stock and supply plans across channels. It ensures the right product is in the right place at the right time through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, disciplined execution, and continuous performance analysis to drive sell-through and minimize risk.</p> <h4>What you’ll need to succeed</h4> <p><strong>Merchandise planning:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Create & maintain demand forecast, OTB (Open to Buy) and inventory plans (MSSI) by collaborating with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce teams.</li> <li>Utilize sales data, market conditions, and supplier inputs to help inform merchandise strategies and support profitable decision-making.</li> <li>Develop stock and supply plans at the brand level, broken down by channel and brand, based on sales and buying budgets.</li> <li>Oversee store allocation and replenishment parameters (execution performed by allocators for fashion).</li> <li>Prepare and input data for internal Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, ensuring alignment across demand, supply, and financial objectives.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Demand forecasting:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Seasonal/Novelties: Challenge Buyers/Commercial demand forecasts on new products using historical data and sales performance of comparable items.</li> <li>Permanent/Baseline Product: Input rolling demand forecasts, incorporating historical data, promotions, sell-out forecasts from key accounts, and network evolution.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operational planning:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build capacity plans that account for supply chain, logistics, and vendor constraints.</li> <li>Manage markdown and liquidation plans to optimize inventory turnover and reduce obsolescence while protecting the margin.</li> <li>Collaborate with vendors to maintain healthy relationships and ensure alignment on supply requirements.</li> <li>Identify and address ageing stock, executing liquidation strategies to improve inventory health.</li> <li>Validate order requests and synchronize with the Order Management team to ensure timely and accurate execution.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Performance monitoring and insights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Monitor key planning KPIs, such as Full Price Sell-Through, stock levels, ISA (Inventory Service Availability), DOI (Days of Inventory), OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and fill rates.</li> <li>Conduct post-mortem analyses of previous seasons to identify insights and best practices to inform future planning cycles.</li> </ul> <h4>Professional experience:</h4> <ul> <li>7+ years of experience in merchandise and supply planning, preferably in retail, fashion, or related industries.</li> <li>Hands-on expertise with planning tools, such as Blue Yonder, SAP, or similar advanced systems.</li> <li>Proven ability to manage seasonal and permanent product planning cycles effectively.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</li> </ul> <h4>Additional skills:</h4> <ul> <li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and actionable insights.</li> <li>Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams, including Buying and Order Management.</li> <li>Knowledge of inventory management principles, OTB calculations, and markdown planning.</li> </ul> <h4>What we can offer you</h4> <p>With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.</p> <p>We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.</p> <h4>Using GenAI in your application process</h4> <p>To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.</p> <h4>We invite all applicants to apply</h4> <p>It takes diversity of thought, culture, background, differing abilities and perspectives to truly inspire, exhilarate and delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.</p> <p>We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</p>

<p>Our Multi National Design & Supervision Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join their team in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Planning Engineer on new build commercial, hospitality and residential projects in the UAE and ideally have worked for a recognised design or engineering consultancy company previously, This role is available for immediate joining and is for an initial 6 month fixed term contract as an outsourced employee through J10 Consulting. Key Responsibilities: • The Senior Planner is responsible for developing, updating, and monitoring baseline project schedules, analyzing critical paths, and tracking progress to ensure timely delivery. • Establish, update, and manage the integrated baseline Master Project Schedule (using Primavera P6) in alignment with contractual requirements. • Track daily, weekly, and monthly site progress against the approved baseline, identifying variances and generating Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics. • Continuously analyze the critical path and near-critical paths to forecast potential delays and recommend mitigation or catch-up plans to project management. • Evaluate the contractor’s Extension of Time (EOT) submissions by performing forensic delay analyses (e.g., Time Impact Analysis, As Planned vs. As-Built). • Monitor resource and equipment histograms to ensure optimal deployment and prepare executive project dashboards and monthly progress reports for the Client. • Work closely with design, construction, and procurement teams to ensure a synchronized, coherent approach to scheduling across all phases of the project. • Ensure critical milestones are clearly defined and monitored regularly, including engineering designs, procurement, construction activities, inspections, and handovers. • Act as the primary planning liaison for the site team, assisting the RE/PD in the coordination and supervision of day-to-day construction activities. • Ensure that all site operations are aligned with the schedule, and resources such as materials, equipment, and labor are available as per the project needs. • Monitor the work of subcontractors and contractors to ensure compliance with the project schedule, and contractual obligations. • Risk Management & Problem Solving: Proactively identify risks related to project delays, resources, and unforeseen issues that may impact project schedules. • Develop and implement corrective actions in conjunction with the Contractor to address and resolve any delays or challenges encountered during the construction process. • Monitor the Contractor’s KPIs on a weekly basis and ensure resource deployments are in line with the project requirements. • Maintain detailed documentation related to scheduling, progress reports, contractor submissions, change orders, and any other project-related documents. • Change Management: Evaluate any proposed changes to the project scope and assess their impact on the schedule, cost, and resource requirements. • Ensure Contractor’s incorporation of approved changes into the schedule and ensure that all impacted parties are informed and aligned.</p><p>Senior Planning Engineer Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. • A Master’s degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. • In-depth proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and related tools. • A minimum of 8 years of experience in construction planning and site supervision, with at least 3 years of experience working within the UAE or GCC region. • A strong track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects across various typologies, including hospitality, luxury residential, mixed-use developments, and commercial sectors. • Experience in site-based roles, with a proven ability to manage all aspects of project scheduling, planning, and supervision on complex sites. • Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project lifecycle management, and relevant industry standards (such as ISO, BS, and local building codes). • Familiarity with UAE/GCC construction codes, health and safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and quality standards. • Understanding of local building permits, regulations, and site requirements. • Exceptional leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver results in fast-paced, dynamic environments. • Ability to foster a collaborative team environment, building strong relationships with stakeholders, subcontractors, and consultants. • Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to foresee and mitigate potential risks or delays. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and complex schedules simultaneously. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Senior Manager – Strategic Commercial Contracts</strong></p><br><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><br><p>Dubai Airports is seeking an experienced and commercially driven <strong>Senior Manager – Strategic Commercial Contracts</strong> to oversee a portfolio of high-value, strategic commercial agreements that are critical to the success of airport operations. The role is focused on managing complex commercial partnerships, driving contract strategy, leading negotiations, and ensuring contracts continue to deliver long-term value to the business.&nbsp;</p><br><p>This is not a traditional contract management role. We are looking for an individual who can build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, understand diverse business priorities, and work collaboratively to develop commercially viable solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating these solutions into contractual arrangements that balance operational requirements, commercial objectives, risk management, and long-term partnership success.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Lead the management, negotiation, renewal, amendment, and performance oversight of strategic commercial contracts.</li> <li>Partner with business stakeholders, operators, and commercial partners to identify opportunities, resolve challenges, and develop mutually beneficial outcomes.</li> <li>Drive contract strategies that support business growth, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.</li> <li>Support and lead complex commercial tenders and procurement initiatives.</li> <li>Provide expert advice on contractual, commercial, and governance matters to senior stakeholders.</li> <li>Manage contract-related risks and ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and governance requirements.</li> <li>Monitor contractual performance and lead the resolution of complex commercial issues and disputes.</li> <li>Build strong, collaborative relationships with both internal stakeholders and external business partners to support long-term partnerships.&nbsp;</li> </ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><br><p>You are a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and extensive experience managing complex, high-value contracts within a dynamic business environment. You are equally comfortable negotiating commercial agreements, influencing senior stakeholders, and working collaboratively with partners to find practical solutions that create value for all parties.</p><br><p>You possess exceptional relationship management skills and understand that successful contract management extends beyond legal terms and conditions—it requires strong partnerships, commercial insight, and the ability to align diverse stakeholder interests.</p><br><p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p><br><p>We strongly prefer candidates with experience in:</p><br><ul> <li><strong>Fuel Concession Agreements</strong></li> <li><strong>Ground Handling Agreements</strong></li> <li>Aviation commercial partnerships and strategic service agreements</li></ul><p>These sectors are highly relevant to our operational environment and will enable the successful candidate to add immediate value.</p><br><p>Alternatively, professionals with relevant commercial contract management experience gained within:</p><br><ul> <li>Logistics and supply chain organisations</li> <li>Ports and maritime operations</li> <li>Free zones and economic zones</li> <li>Other large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or asset-intensive industries</li></ul><p>.<strong>What You'll Bring</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Proven experience managing large-scale strategic commercial contracts.</li> <li>Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li> <li>Ability to build productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Commercial and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.</li> <li>Experience balancing commercial objectives, operational needs, governance requirements, and risk considerations.</li> <li>Ability to identify opportunities, develop innovative commercial solutions, and successfully embed them within contractual frameworks.</li></ul><p>This is an exciting opportunity to shape strategic partnerships and commercial outcomes within one of the world's leading airport environments while working at the centre of critical business decisions and long-term growth initiatives.</p><br><br> </div>

<p>• Develop, maintain, and monitor the master project schedule for high-rise, commercial, residential, and mixed-use building projects. • Prepare detailed baseline programmes using Primavera P6, including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activity sequencing, logic, and project milestones. • Monitor project progress against the approved baseline schedule and recommend corrective actions to recover delays. • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commercial, and construction teams to ensure project activities are aligned with the approved programme. • Identify and monitor the critical path, float consumption, and schedule risks throughout the project lifecycle. • Prepare recovery programmes, revised schedules, and mitigation plans as required. • Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, executive dashboards, S-curves, KPI reports, look-ahead schedules, and progress presentations. • Prepare and update manpower histograms, equipment deployment plans, procurement schedules, and material tracking reports. • Develop and monitor project cash flow forecasts, earned value analysis (EVA), and productivity reports. • Track engineering submissions, material approvals, procurement activities, subcontractor progress, and long-lead items to ensure timely project delivery. • Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual milestones and project objectives. • Review subcontractor programmes and verify progress claims against actual site progress. • Conduct delay analysis, identify schedule impacts, and support extension of time (EOT) and claims preparation when required. • Monitor project performance, identify schedule deviations, and recommend strategies to improve productivity and resource utilization. • Maintain planning records, project documentation, and technical reports in accordance with company procedures. • Participate in project progress meetings and present schedule updates to senior management, clients, and consultants. • Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and company planning standards.</p><p>• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory). • Minimum 15 years of proven experience in construction planning and project controls, with a strong background in high-rise, commercial, residential, mixed-use, and large-scale building construction projects. • Extensive experience in developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules using Primavera P6. • Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, resource planning, cash flow forecasting, delay analysis, and reporting. • Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and other project management and reporting tools. • Sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, procurement planning, and project lifecycle management. • Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with the ability to identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans. • Capable of providing technical leadership and planning support within a multidisciplinary construction environment. • Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills. • Demonstrates high ethical standards, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.</p><br><p><span>The Global Strategic Advisor practice is part of the Global Solutions Business Group - which is one of five strategic business groups at Ankura</span></p><br><p>We support clients navigating international growth and ensuring they can operate effectively - whether independently or in partnership - across diverse jurisdictions. Our work focuses on helping organisations engage with governments, NGOs, multilateral institutions, activists, and regulatory bodies to address operating and alignment challenges driven by geopolitical dynamics, nationalism, and global competition.</p><br><p>We also guide clients through public disclosures and transactions in both private and capital markets, while supporting them in managing their reputation during critical moments of change, challenge, or opportunity.</p><br><p><b>Why Join Ankura</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Opportunities to work on some of the largest and most high-profile projects, providing advice at the highest level.&nbsp;</p><br></li><li><p>To work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, alongside senior leaders of our business.&nbsp;</p><br></li><li><p>The opportunity to learn quickly and influence the growth and development of our team.&nbsp;</p><br></li><li><p>Fantastic personal and professional development opportunities and the ability to learn from experts in their fields.</p><br></li><li><p>Exposure to senior clients and an opportunity to build your own client relationships.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Design and support the implementation of startup and scale‑up ecosystem initiatives;</p><br></li><li><p>Drive venture creation, growth and scaling, through targeted financial and non‑financial support mechanisms;</p><br></li><li><p>Define segment‑specific growth pathways and translate these into programme structures, partnership models and funding approaches;</p><br></li><li><p>Assess ecosystem effectiveness and outcomes through impact and cost–benefit analysis;</p><br></li><li><p>Develop delivery models, performance tracking mechanisms, and ecosystem sustainability strategies;</p><br></li><li><p>The additional responsibilities of a Director involve organising project work streams, achieving engagement objectives and assisting with business development;</p><br></li><li><p>Direct roles for developing meaningful and trust-based relationships with clients and the wider Ankura firm;</p><br></li><li><p>Engage in business development activities through client interactions and participation in industry events;</p><br></li><li><p>Collaborate with colleagues and client teams to develop and deliver high-quality client-facing materials, including reports, presentations, and research notes;</p><br></li><li><p>Support government affairs dialogues on behalf of clients and effectively represent client and Ankura interests with public sector counterparts;</p><br></li><li><p>Contribute to the publication of weekly and monthly market intelligence products distributed to a diverse client base;</p><br></li><li><p>Engage in client-specific research and analysis on policy issues and commercial developments impacting client interests;</p><br></li><li><p>Provide operational support for colleagues with respect to engagement in platforms, preparation for meetings, and planning for events.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><br><ul><li><p>A graduate-level qualification in Business Administration, Innovation, Start-Ups and Venture Capital or a related field.</p><br></li><li><p>International or internationally-oriented work experience in a professional services firm, start-up or accelerator.</p><br></li><li><p>Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders as part of a wider transformation projects.</p><br></li><li><p>Demonstrable knowledge of the Middle East policy and commercial sectors, coupled with strong analytical and English writing skills.</p><br></li><li><p>Proven experience in local, regional and international Innovation and start-up ecosystems and their development.</p><br></li><li><p>Ability to conduct comprehensive research and produce government-oriented deliverables, focusing on economic development related topics.</p><br></li><li><p>Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across government, business, and academia in both Middle East and internationally.</p><br></li><li><p>Ability to work effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.</p><br></li><li><p>Powerful interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence to partner with executive management teams and passion for enabling leaders to drive change within organisations</p><br></li><li><p>Mentor and guide Associates and Senior Associates, reviewing their work and supporting skill development</p><br></li><li><p>This role requires fluency in both English and Arabic, as it involves regular communication with Arabic-speaking clients and partners. This language requirement is essential to meet business needs and ensure effective service delivery.</p><br></li><li><p>Must be able to travel at short notice including nationally and internationally.&nbsp;</p><br></li></ul><p>Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.</p><br> </div>