Planning Director – Tier 1 Construction Firm - Flexible Budget

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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Overview
  • Seeking a Planning Director to lead planning and controls across large, design-led, high-spec projects. You will drive world-class standards, programme certainty, and delivery aligned with international best practice.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead planning strategy across multiple major projects
  • Develop and manage integrated master programmes
  • Oversee critical path, risk analysis, and recovery planning
  • Implement advanced planning tools (P6, EVM, 4D)
  • Manage planning for complex, high-end developments
  • Interface with clients, consultants, and senior stakeholders
  • Drive reporting, performance tracking, and governance
  • Build and lead high-performing planning teams
Requirements:
  • 18+ years’ experience in major construction projects
  • 10+ years' experience in a leadership/management position in Planning
  • Proven track record delivering luxury residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments
  • Extensive experience within Tier-1 contractors or developers operating to international standards
  • Demonstrated delivery experience in mature, highly regulated construction markets (e.g. UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand)
  • Strong grounding in international planning methodologies, controls, and reporting standards
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and related tools
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in complex, multicultural environments
Preferred:
  • Background in mature, highly regulated construction markets
  • Experience with Tier-1 contractors or developers
  • Exposure to complex, design-led flagship developments
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