Project Director – Planning & Scheduling

Overview

As Project Director for Planning & Scheduling, you drive the planning capability for high‑profile infrastructure and defence programmes. You lead client-facing commissions, shape project controls integration, and mentor cross‑functional teams to deliver robust schedules and performance. You will expand the Planning & Scheduling discipline across regional markets and contribute to growth and strategic initiatives. This role offers the chance to influence major projects and collaborate with a national network of experts in a dynamic, client‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing commissions on high‑value, complex projects.
• Drive improvements in Planning & Scheduling and interface with project controls.
• Develop interdisciplinary relationships to benefit clients.
• Support growth, resource planning, and business strategy opportunities.
• Ensure project scope delivery and high client satisfaction.
• Provide senior line management, career development, and coaching.
• Develop the project controls capability through recruitment and training.
• Implement changes to Planning & Scheduling processes and roll‑out initiatives.
• Engage with national/regional communities of practice.
• Provide SME analysis to stakeholders and support decision making.
• Lead training for less experienced leaders and teams.
• Contribute to national/regional strategic initiatives.

Key requirements

• Subject matter expertise in Planning & Scheduling tools and techniques.
• Experience interfacing with other Project Controls disciplines.
• Experience directing Planning & Scheduling on complex programmes.
• Experience leading large teams.
• Ability to work across delivery and transformation projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• UK Defence requirements: sole national status and ability to obtain SC Clearance.

• collaboration and partnership
• leadership and influencing
• change orientation and strategic thinking
• Planning and Scheduling tools/techniques
• Interfacing with Project Controls
• NEC contracts

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