Planning Director
Role Overview
An experienced Planning Director is sought by a data centre developer delivering hyperscale data centres for AI technology.
The director will oversee planning across developments and guide design, procurement, and construction programmes.
The posting gives a salary range of AED 90,000–95,000 per month.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
An experienced Planning Director is sought by a data centre developer delivering hyperscale data centres for AI technology.
The director will oversee planning across developments and guide design, procurement, and construction programmes.
The posting gives a salary range of AED 90,000–95,000 per month.
Key responsibilities
- Lead planning and scheduling across a portfolio of large-scale data centre developments.
- Oversee programme development across design, procurement, construction, and project delivery, from pre-construction through completion.
- Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and senior stakeholders to ensure programmes are realistic and achievable.
- Lead and support planning teams across multiple projects; establish planning processes, procedures, and reporting structures.
- Identify programme risks, monitor progress, and drive mitigation strategies to protect project delivery.
Required background
- Extensive planning and project controls experience in a main contracting or EPC environment at Director level.
- Strong experience delivering large-scale commercial fit-out and complex construction projects.
- Experience leading planning functions and managing programmes across multiple projects.
- Strong understanding of design coordination, procurement, construction sequencing, and programme management.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or MS Project.
Advantageous experience
- Data centre or mission-critical project experience is advantageous but not essential.
Location and relocation
- Candidates based in the UAE are ideally suited; experienced Planning Directors in the UK construction market considering an international move are also encouraged to apply.
- Full relocation support and visa sponsorship are offered to the successful candidate.
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