Construction Planning Strategy Lead

Construction Planning Strategy Lead

A position has arisen for a Construction Planning Strategy Lead to join our Project Management team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The role requires, determine how a program or project can best be delivered by benchmarking against similar projects, assessing different delivery options, analysing key metrics, developing a realistic timeline and budget, developing construction and logistics strategies and plans to identify and understand constraints and technical risks, hidden costs, resource and infrastructure requirements. Propose options and alternatives to better improve the overall project buildability, de-risk and reduce the construction periods.

Type of contract
Permanent

Grade
Associate Director

Area of Expertise
Cities

Region
Middle East, India and Asia

Office / Project Location
Riyadh

Ref No
7865

What will I be doing

• Develop implementation options and analyse the merits of various options in conjunction with the development of the masterplan/design.
• Use databases and experience as a benchmark to validate delivery timeframes, costs and options.
• Undertake a holistic study of resources, temporary infrastructure, transport and security and incorporate logistics considerations in the delivery model
• Creating integrated strategic programmes covering design, approvals, procurement and construction.
• Assess technical solutions to provide guidance on best practise construction buildability and methodology
• Produce graphical visualization of the phases/delivery process for ease of communication
• Support the development of delivery strategies including procurement and packaging strategy
• Develop other specific studies /presentations as and when required
• Review/input into feasibility studies produced by others.
• Assess key implementation risks Compile the above into high quality reports/presentations
• Coordinate the studies and deliverables across the different teams
• Qualified professional capable of providing planning, leadership, direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multi-discipline projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the design, procurement  and delivery process for large/complex projects
• Overall Design/Planning experience of large/complex building or infrastructure works
• Understanding and knowledge of process based design and management techniques
• Able to work with clients and to deliver tangible outputs within agreed timescales and specifications
• Expertise in the leadership and influence of high performing professional teams.
• Proven ability to communicate and influence at senior management level.
• Ability to organise and prioritise a demanding workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent PowerPoint experience

Experience / Qualifications

• Over 15 years’ experience on planning large high profile complex capital programmes
• MSc in Civil Engineering or similar

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.   
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. 

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.