Executive Director Modern Methods of Construction
3 days ago
Manchester
Executive Director – Modern Methods of Construction Developer - Confidential $Multi-Billion Major Mixed-Use Master Planned Development Middle East based (Specific location & company details will be provided to short listed candidates) A major international developer delivering one of the world’s largest mixed-use master planned developments is seeking an Executive Director – Modern Methods of Construction to lead the strategic transformation of how large-scale assets are delivered. This is a programme-level leadership role focused on advancing industrialised construction, improving delivery predictability, and embedding innovative construction methodologies across a complex portfolio of residential, hospitality, retail, entertainment and infrastructure projects. The Opportunity The organisation is delivering a multi-asset development programme of exceptional scale and complexity. As construction volumes increase, the business is seeking to institutionalise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), off-site manufacturing, and advanced delivery systems to improve productivity, reduce programme risk, and accelerate delivery. The Executive Director will operate as a strategic enabler across the development programme, working with delivery teams, designers, contractors and supply chain partners to embed repeatable, scalable construction systems. Key Responsibilities • Define and lead the organisation’s construction innovation strategy across the development programme., • Drive adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), industrialised construction and prefabricated building systems., • Identify opportunities to improve construction productivity, programme certainty and scalability., • Establish frameworks, standards and governance models to support adoption of innovative construction methodologies., • Work closely with procurement and supply chain functions to develop manufacturing partnerships and off-site production capability., • Translate pilot initiatives into programme-wide delivery frameworks and repeatable construction models., • Support delivery teams in integrating new technologies and construction approaches while maintaining commercial viability and operational practicality. Candidate Profile The role requires a senior construction or development executive with experience delivering large, complex development programmes and driving innovation across the delivery ecosystem. Candidates are likely to come from: • major international developers, • Tier 1 contractors, • global programme management consultancies, • large infrastructure or giga-project environments Experience should include: • 18+ years in large-scale construction, infrastructure or real estate development, • leadership of multi-asset programmes or major master developments, • exposure to industrialised construction, modular delivery or advanced construction methodologies, • strong understanding of programme governance, supply chain integration and large project ecosystems The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker capable of translating innovation into practical delivery outcomes at programme scale. Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the world’s most ambitious development programmes is delivered, embedding next-generation construction methodologies and scalable delivery systems across a complex portfolio of projects. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, delivery and innovation, and will play a critical role in improving construction performance and programme scalability.