Planning Director

Stakeholder Management

• Manage stakeholder expectations by providing accurate reporting on project status, risks, delays, and recovery actions.
• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders through data-driven insights, and solution-focused recommendations.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies for complex projects ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert planning advice during negotiations, contractual discussions, and project performance reviews.
• Collaborate with project directors, commercial, engineering and procurement to ensure effective project delivery. Project Scheduling & Monitoring
• Oversee the preparation of project baseline programmes, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements.
• Ensure effective utilization of planning tools, including Primavera P6 and other project management systems.
• Monitor project progress, identify critical activities, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Review project forecasts and mitigation strategies to minimise delays and improve delivery outcomes.
• Challenge project teams on programme performance and productivity levels to ensure delivery commitments are achieved. Risk, Delay & Change Management
• Provide strategic oversight of programme risks, ensuring potential impacts on project completion dates, milestones, cost, and contractual obligations are proactively managed.
• Provide strategic planning input for extension of time (EOT) submissions, delay analysis, and contractual matters.
• Establish governance processes to ensure consistent assessment and management of project risks across the portfolio.
• Review contractor and subcontractor performance to identify recurring delays and implement improvement actions. Tender & Pre-Construction Support
• Provide strategic planning leadership during the tender and pre-construction phases to support successful project bids and effective project mobilization.
• Review tender documentation, contract requirements, specifications, scope of works, and client requirements to develop realistic and achievable project programmes.
• Support bid submissions through realistic programme development and resource planning.
• Provide planning expertise during client and consultant discussions.
• Collaborate with Estimation, Commercial, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between the tender programme, pricing strategy, and construction methodology. Performance Management & Reporting
• Develop and implement robust project performance management frameworks to ensure consistent monitoring, measurement, and reporting of project delivery performance.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to schedule performance, productivity, progress achievement, resource utilization, and project efficiency.
• Provide executive-level performance dashboards and reports to senior management, highlighting project status, key risks, trends, and strategic recommendations.
• Analyze project performance data to identify deviations from approved programmes, assess root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead periodic project performance reviews with Project Directors, Project Managers, and key stakeholders to evaluate progress against contractual milestones and business objectives.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in planning and project controls within the construction/contracting industry, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional certification in project controls, planning, or project management (PMP, AACE, PSP, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale projects from pre-construction to handover.
• Strong knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI.
• Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts and delay analysis techniques.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strategic Thinking; Risk Management; Decision Making; Contractual Awareness; Technical Planning Expertise & Leadership & Team Management are key competencies required.
• Experience in earned value management (EVM), progress measurement, and productivity analysis.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex project data.
• Proficiency in project reporting tools and digital project management platforms.
• Development and capability enhancement of the planning team
• Contribution to successful tender submissions and business growth