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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><b><br>
Who is Turner &amp; Townsend?</b></p><p>
All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we&rsquo;ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people&rsquo;s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.</p><p><b>
Our purpose:</b></p><p><b>
Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.</b></p><p>
The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It&rsquo;s how we&rsquo;ve made the difference for more than 75 years.</p><p><b>
Our values:</b></p><p><b>
Love a challenge: </b>We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don&rsquo;t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.</p><p><b>
Stronger together: </b>We&rsquo;re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.</p><p><b>
Bring out the best in everyone: </b>We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
The Senior Planner will operate in a collaborative supporting team environment, ensuring that client objectives are met. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and who wants to make a difference to the Project Management division.</p><p>
Key responsibilities</p><ul><li>
Provide support to the project team for all planning functions ensuring that issues within the programme are highlighted and understood.</li><li>
Give appropriate planning advice and direction to project team members &amp; all relevant Stakeholders and produce programme assurance reports on our Client commissions.</li><li>
Produce progress reports showing variance against the baselines.</li><li>
Deliver Period Programme Updates and input to project reports.</li><li>
Coordinate between Clients and their Partners&rsquo;, consultants&rsquo; and contractors&rsquo; programmes of works and compliance with the Project Programme. Reporting areas of &lsquo;non-compliance&rsquo; for resolution.</li><li>
As appropriate and required, provide planning support to the bidding team to do all the activities necessary to submit the bidding documentations in time.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications</b><br>
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BSc Degree in the relevant field is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 5 - 15 years&rsquo; post graduate experience is required.</li><li>
Regional experience with professional consultancy is necessary.</li><li>
Advanced Knowledge and Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and/or other planning and resourcing software.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Professional working knowledge of project management and Planning software and tools.</li><li>
Industry experience within utilities and water.</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information</b><p><b><br>
Benefits:
</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>
Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li><li>
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.</li><li>
Exposure to a wide range of challenging projects.</li></ul><p>
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.</p><p>
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.</p><p>
Turner &amp; Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.</p><p>
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/</p><div></div><p>
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:</p><p>
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It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.</i></p><p><i>
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</i></p></div>

Senior Planner

AtkinsRéalis

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2><p>
We are seeking a qualified Senior Transport Planner with between 12 to 15 years' experience to join our Transport Planning and Strategic Advisory Business Unit in the Middle East. The candidate must be a degree-qualified professional with a minimum of 12 to 15 years of transport planning, traffic engineering experience in the Middle East.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your role</b></h2><ul><li>
This role requires contributing to a variety of transport planning studies including large scale transport master plan assessments, traffic impact studies or multi-disciplinary planning projects in the public and private sectors.</li><li>
Independently lead TIS in Abu Dhabi, including liaison and coordination with ITC as part of the TIS process.</li><li>
Understanding of transport planning, traffic engineering and travel demand theory.</li><li>
Project experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local transport planning standards and practices.</li><li>
Practical understanding of the role and importance of transport planning in development access and citywide mobility plans.</li><li>
Experience of traffic engineering, transport planning of large development projects.</li><li>
Lead the preparation of reports as per ITC requirements.</li><li>
Review and lead the traffic analysis and TIS process.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both written and spoken.</li><li>
Must be able to learn and retain new skills quickly from a variety of sources.</li><li>
Must be able to work with limited supervision.</li><li>
Some experience project/financial management.</li><li>
Competence to assist in growing the Atkins Transport Planning Business as well as to sell Atkins services generally.</li></ul><ul><li><b>
Experience in transport modelling (STEAM), traffic engineering and transport planning projects across UAE.</b></li><li><b>
Experience in traffic engineering, transport planning and engineering projects across UAE.</b></li><li><b>
Must have experience with ITC TMP &amp; TIS projects.</b></li><li><b>
Competence with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).</b></li><li><b>
Understanding of various authority guidelines and manuals in UAE.</b></li><li><b>
Experience with traffic engineering software (SYNCHRO / SIDRA / HCS).</b></li><li><b>
Can work in a multi-disciplinary team.</b></li><li><b>
Strong communication and personal skills.</b></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About you</b></h2><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent is a must.</li><li>
Minimum 12 to 15 years of experience in traffic engineering and transport planning.</li><li>
Experience with Abu Dhabi Master Plan Projects.</li><li>
Knowledge of ITC Guidelines.</li><li>
Has worked within a team.</li><li>
Master's degree in transport planning or equivalent field is desirable.</li><li>
A highly developed interpersonal skills, such as high competency in listening and communicating.</li><li>
A positive attitude that focuses on always improving teamwork and co-operation.</li><li>
Good communication skills, oral and written, including presentation competency.</li><li>
Ability to work without excessive supervision.</li><li>
Ability for self-checking &amp; correction of work.</li><li>
A team player.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Rewards &amp; benefits</b></h2><p>
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive &ndash; at every stage of your life and your career.</p><p>
This includes:</p><ul><li>
Tax-free salary.</li><li>
Comprehensive life insurance coverage.</li><li>
Medical insurance for you and your dependents.</li><li>
Annual leave balance.</li><li>
Flexible and hybrid work solutions.</li><li>
Company gratuity scheme.</li><li>
Discretionary bonus program.</li><li>
Annual flight contribution.</li><li>
Transportation &amp; housing allowances</li><li>
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.</li></ul><p>
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About AtkinsR&eacute;alis</b></h2><p>
We're AtkinsR&eacute;alis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.</p></div><p></p>

Senior Transport Planner

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<br>
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what&rsquo;s possible.<p></p><p><b><br>
Job Description:</b></p><p><b>
Senior Transport Planner
</b></p><p>Abu Dhabi, UAE</p><p></p><p><b>
What You'll Be Doing</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the preparation and periodic update of master plans, area plans, and Responsible for Transportation Master Plan.</li><li>
Participate in the preparation and periodic update of other planning documents as required (e.g. land subdivision plans, transportation plans, pedestrian circulation plans, etc.)</li><li>
Manage Transportation Master Plan and Lead Tenants' Transportation Plans Reviews.</li><li>
Liaise with the Engineering team for Infrastructure design and coordinate with master planning team.</li><li>
Participate in master planning and land planning related activities from preparing scopes of work through monitoring plan compliance and managing change</li><li>
Plan for the provision of the requisite infrastructure and community facilities, amenities, and services</li><li>
Participate in special plans and studies (e.g. Workforce residential; way-finding; etc.)</li><li>
Participate in monitoring plan compliance and provide technical support during plan implementation</li><li>
Provide the necessary guidance to promote safe, sustainable, and attractive developments</li><li>
Participate in preparing development and design guidelines, codes, and other rules or regulations as required</li><li>
Carry out any other activity identified to support</li><li>
Provide and receive inputs on all updates and strategic interactions related to urban planning at the Client Sites</li><li>
Liaise and interact with external stakeholders and other regulatory bodies (especially Department of Transportation), tenants and their consultants, as needed, to communicate urban planning matters.</li></ul><p>
People Management Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Work as an effective member of the Urban Planning Department to develop plans and policies for a large, mixed use industrial port development.</li><li>
Liaise with external regulatory authorities and stakeholders as necessary</li></ul><p>
Strategic Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Contribute to development and land management policies and procedures including site allocation (temporary and permanent)</li><li>
Manage in-house project teams and external consultants to carry out tasks.</li><li>
Initiate further studies or planning activities required to support the implementation of the AD Ports Master Plan, strategic plans, business plans, and other ABU DHABI PORTS initiatives.</li></ul><p></p><p>
What Required Skills You'll Bring</p><ul><li>
More than 5 years of experience in Urban Planning and related field.</li><li>
Degree or Post Graduate Qualification in Urban Planning, transportation planning or associated field</li><li>
Membership of a recognized professional body (AICP, RTPI etc) is preferred.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of urban planning, urban design, and/or related field(s)</li><li>
Strong ability in methods and techniques of effective research and technical report preparation and presentation</li><li>
Experience in the analysis of site criteria, terrain constraints, circulation, land use compatibility, and other urban services among others</li><li>
Experience in environmental management planning, zoning, and land subdivision</li><li>
Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret planning and development proposals, technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence</li><li>
Experience application of the principles and practices of urban planning and development</li><li>
Experience in the supervision, training, and evaluation of assigned staff</li><li>
Experience in directing and implementing comprehensive planning programs</li><li>
Experienced project manager</li><li>
Experience team leader that can recruit, manage, direct, and motivate team members</li><li>
Fluent written &amp; spoken English (minimum); knowledge in Arabic is a plus.</li><li>
GCC experience preferred, international experience is plus.</li></ul><p></p>
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p></p><p>
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!</p><p></p><div>
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.</div></div>
<br><div><div><div>COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS</div></div><div><div><div><br>
Financial Wellness</div><div><br>
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.</div></div><div><div>
Work Life Harmony</div><div><br>
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
Career Development</div><div><br>
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.</div></div><div><div><br>
Veteran Support</div><div><br>
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.</div></div><div><div>
Mind &amp; Body</div><div><br>
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.</div></div><div><div>
Health</div><div><br>
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

SJ Group

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    Join a global consultancy with 16,500+ professionals, delivering integrated planning, design, and engineering solutions across 40+ countries.
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    Lead high-impact master planning and urban design projects, shaping sustainable and future-ready cities across the GCC.
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    Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to thought leadership, talent development, and regional growth.
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  Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy delivering sustainable solutions that shape cities and communities worldwide. With a strong and growing presence in the Middle East, SJ supports government entities, developers, and institutions through master planning, urban design, infrastructure, environmental planning, and program management services.
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  We are seeking a Principal Urban Planner / Urban Designer to join our Master Planning &amp; Urban Design team in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior role responsible for leading project delivery, driving design quality, and supporting strategic growth across complex planning and urban design assignments in the GCC.
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   Take full ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and successful client approvals.
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   Lead and guide project teams to deliver creative, high-quality planning and urban design outputs aligned with SJ standards.
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   Structure reports and presentations, monitor progress, review outputs, and present to clients and stakeholders.
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   Work closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain strong client relationships, including support for payment recovery.
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   Participate in client and stakeholder training and capacity-building activities, including on-the-job training.
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   Assess project workloads and resource availability to support effective team deployment.
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   Mentor planning and design team members by identifying skill gaps and supporting capability development.
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   Conduct internal workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
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   Assess team performance and capability and provide feedback to the Sector Lead.
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   Support the Sector Lead in business development through technical proposals, delivery programmes, resource planning, and input into financial submissions.
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   Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline.
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   Demonstrated experience delivering at least 10 master planning, urban design, or regional planning projects as Lead Planner or Designer.
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Principal Urban Planner

Surbana Jurong Private Limited

<div><ul><li>Join a global consultancy with 16,500+ professionals, delivering integrated planning, design, and engineering solutions across 40+ countries.</li><li>
Lead high-impact master planning and urban design projects, shaping sustainable and future-ready cities across the UAE and GCC.</li><li>
Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to thought leadership, talent development, and regional growth.</li></ul><div></div><div>
About Surbana Jurong:<br>
Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy delivering sustainable solutions that shape cities and communities worldwide. With a strong and growing presence in the Middle East, SJ supports government entities, developers, and institutions through master planning, urban design, infrastructure, environmental planning, and program management services.</div><div></div><div>
About the Role:<br>
We are seeking a Principal Urban Planner / Urban Designer to join our Master Planning &amp; Urban Design team in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior role responsible for leading project delivery, driving design quality, and supporting strategic growth across complex planning and urban design assignments in the UAE and wider GCC.</div><div></div><div>
The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and client engagement experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Take full ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality, timeliness, and successful client approvals.</li><li>
Lead and guide project teams to deliver creative, high-quality planning and urban design outputs aligned with SJ standards.</li><li>
Structure reports and presentations, monitor progress, review outputs, and present to clients and stakeholders.</li><li>
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain strong client relationships, including support for payment recovery.</li><li>
Participate in client and stakeholder training and capacity-building activities, including on-the-job training.</li><li>
Assess project workloads and resource availability to support effective team deployment.</li><li>
Mentor planning and design team members by identifying skill gaps and supporting capability development.</li><li>
Conduct internal workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.</li><li>
Assess team performance and capability and provide feedback to the Sector Lead.</li><li>
Support the Sector Lead in business development through technical proposals, delivery programmes, resource planning, and input into financial submissions.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications and Experience:</div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience delivering at least 10 master planning, urban design, or regional planning projects as Lead Planner or Designer.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Why Join Us?<br>
At Surbana Jurong Group, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.</div><div></div><div>
Recruitment Notice:<br>
All recruitment activities are managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Surbana Jurong Group is not responsible for any associated fees.</div><div></div><div>
**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**</div><div></div><div>
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!</div></div>

KBR, Inc.

Overview <p>KBR is looking for a Planner to support the maintenance of crude flexibility project critical equipment at Adnoc Refining, Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.</p> Responsibilities <ul><li>Prepare weekly and monthly routine and preventive maintenance plans and all related activities.</li><li>Ensure proper resource planning and sourcing for the implementation and completion of planned maintenance plans and activities as per schedule.</li><li>Analyze and record critical operational and maintenance issues related to equipment, plants and utilities availability.</li><li>Liaise and participate in various meetings and analyses with other Divisions regarding developing maintenance plans and schedules and provide technical inputs and recommendations as required.</li><li>Coordinate with CE Division to evaluate progress against plan and conduct technical studies to identify and recommend new practices for developing planning and implementation activities.</li><li>Coordinate with all applicable Stakeholders to ensure that maintenance personnel, materials, spare parts, tools and equipment are available and ready to perform the job.</li><li>Prepare and maintain statistical maintenance and technical reports relating routine and preventive maintenance activities.</li><li>Responsible for day-to-day Planning and generate reports as and when needed.</li><li>Responsible for day-to-day Job planning & Scheduling including resource identifying & loading in CMMS.</li><li>Coordination with multi disciplines for routine planning & shutdown jobs.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Diploma in Respective Engineering or Equivalent (preferably).</li><li>Minimum of 5 years' experience in planning and scheduling. Knowledge in SAP is an added advantage.</li><li>Excellent English communication verbal & written.</li><li>Age between 25 to 50 yrs.</li><li>Must possess a good knowledge in using Computer and good ability in activity scheduling. Familiar with MS Office, CMMS System i.e. Maximo, SAP etc. MS project & Primavera knowledge is an added advantage.</li></ul>

Planner

Loft Orbital Solutions

<div><div><div>OW is transitioning from startup mode into an industrialized space-systems manufacturer, and we&rsquo;re looking for a Director of Industrial Management to help lead that shift. This role works across all Operations functions &mdash; AIT, QA, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Test &mdash; to drive alignment, readiness, and execution for near-term deliveries and long-term scaling.</div><div></div><div><br>
You&rsquo;ll partner closely with the VP of Operations and functional leaders to build the processes, capacity models, and operational rhythms that support reliable production and prepare the organization for higher throughput. The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace or avionics manufacturing experience, strong cross-functional leadership, and a talent for turning complex operational challenges into clear, executable plans.</div><div></div><div><br>
If you&rsquo;re motivated by enabling teams, improving execution, and helping shape the operational backbone of a growing space company, this role offers meaningful impact and room to grow.</div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li><b>Strategic &amp; Transverse Leadership</b></li><li>
Act as the &ldquo;chief integrator&rdquo; across OPS (AIT, QA, Facilities, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Eng, Test Eng), ensuring alignment between daily execution and long-term strategic objectives.
</li><li>Translate high-level company milestones into OPS strategies, execution roadmaps, and capacity models.
</li><li>Anticipate operational bottlenecks, risks, and resource needs before they materialize, designing mitigation strategies proactively.
</li><li>Serve as a trusted deputy to the VP of OPS, able to step in as acting lead when needed.
</li><li><b>Execution &amp; Program Management
</b></li><li>Lead and coordinate operations programs, ensuring all functions deliver to cost, schedule, and quality targets.
</li><li>Manage the flow of material, tooling, and workforce capacity to support a high-mix, mid-volume production environment.
</li><li>Ensure digital manufacturing and data-driven tools are implemented and adopted effectively across the org.
</li><li>Drive &ldquo;OPS readiness reviews&rdquo; to ensure facilities, people, materials, and processes are prepared ahead of program needs.
</li><li><b>People &amp; Organizational Development
</b></li><li>Directly manage and grow a small cross-functional OPS program team (planner, project engineer, industrial engineer).
</li><li>Coach functional leaders in execution discipline, planning rigor, and continuous improvement.
</li><li>Build a culture of accountability, autonomy, and systems thinking across the organization.
</li><li>Influence without authority across senior engineering, manufacturing, and corporate teams.
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Deploy lean and digital manufacturing initiatives to reduce cycle time and improve quality.
</li><li>Standardize OPS processes and governance mechanisms to enable scale-up of production.
</li><li>Champion lessons-learned and post-mortem reviews to drive organizational learning.
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12&ndash;15+ years in Operations/Manufacturing leadership roles in space, aerospace, avionics, or adjacent high-reliability industries.
</li><li>Proven experience in mid-volume, high-mix production environments (satellites, avionics systems, or complex electromechanical hardware).
</li><li>Strong background in operational management and planning, and cross functional operational leadership.
</li><li>Demonstrated success influencing and aligning across multiple technical functions without direct authority.
</li><li>Track record of building teams and processes capable of scaling from startup mode to industrialized operations.
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</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>Systems thinker with strong ability to zoom in/out (from floor-level detail to strategic planning).
</li><li>Exceptional leadership presence: able to coach, challenge, and inspire across functions.
</li><li>Strong command of capacity planning, industrial engineering, and material flow.
</li><li>Adept at digital tools and modern manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP, PLM, digital data flows).</li><li>
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
</li><li>Hands on experience in operational crises but able to remain calm, structured, and forward-looking.
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Bachelor&rsquo;s in Engineering or Operations-related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace).
</li><li>Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred.
</li></ul></li></ul></div></div><div><div>Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.</div></div></div>

Director of Industrial Management

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