Associate Director - Planning

Overview

The Project

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Advises on complex project requirements, providing clear analysis and recommending effective corrective actions.
• Leads the planning and scheduling delivery of medium‑ to high‑complexity projects and programmes.
• Oversees planning, scheduling, EVM and wider project controls methodologies to drive performance.
• Communicates confidently with clients, project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Develops robust plans and interprets trends using numerical and statistical techniques to inform decision‑making.
• Supports senior leadership through negotiations, contract development, due diligence and business development activity.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree or equivalent experience in construction, programme, project or commercial management.
• Working towards chartered status with a recognised professional body.
• Expert knowledge of schedule management tools and software.
• Experienced in project controls and planning and who preferably worked client’s side before and has a solid grounding of full development lifecycle.
• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• 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 fulfill 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.