Project Director

Currie & Brown is looking for a Project Director to join our project management team in Al Ain UAE working on Aviation/Manufacturing projects.What will you be doing?Responsible for project definition and deliveryResponsible for establishing project delivery plans and appropriate control mechanisms to assure effective delivery of the projectResponsible for leading the project team and performance management of the Currie & Brown teamWork within established financial systems to independently produce plans and schedules and track and manage budgets, highlighting variances in order to manage and control project delivery targetsUse own knowledge and experience of industry best practice to review and manage project processes and policies, providing insightful recommendations that support senior management to improve processes and systemsInteract effectively and proactively across the organisation, seeking to develop ways to support collaboration and ensure projects can be delivered to meet customer expectationsAdvise senior management on progress and issues relating to own project, providing subject matter advice in order to support successful delivery in line with project objectives and strategiesPresent any business project risks or issues to senior managers (with proposed mitigation) to ensure the project is not adversely impacted, and ensure the delivery of projects to compliant standardsLiaise and collaborate with clients and stakeholders, in order to ensure all parties are informed and aware of project progress and expectationsWhat do you need?Bachelor’s degree or equivalentExperience of leading Data centre projects previouslyProject management professional certification or accreditationProven team leader capabilities, behaviours and valuesExperience during both pre-contract and post-contract phasesKnowledge of industry best practiceExcellent contract administration experienceCommercial acumen and the ability to manage relationships with external stakeholdersProven ability as a trusted advisor to the clientOur corporate valuesAt 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.