We are seeking a seasoned professional to serve as Chief of Staff, operating at the strategic centre of a major, multi‑site construction and infrastructure programme. This senior role provides direct support to the CEO and executive leadership, ensuring alignment across finance, HR, procurement, communications, and construction delivery teams. The Chief of Staff will act as a trusted advisor, a driver of execution, and a bridge between technical project teams and executive decision‑makers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and executive‑level support to the CEO, including agenda setting, briefing preparation, and decision‑tracking.
- Oversee coordination across multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and deliverables are achieved.
- Align contractors, engineers, and technical teams with corporate strategy and executive priorities.
- Translate complex technical and operational updates into clear insights for executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Drive cross‑functional collaboration across finance, HR, procurement, and communications to ensure seamless operations.
- Monitor project risks, compliance, and governance frameworks, escalating issues and recommending solutions.
- Represent the CEO in high‑level meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring follow‑through on commitments.
- Lead special projects, performance reviews, and strategic initiatives to strengthen organisational capacity and delivery.
Ideal Candidate:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in executive support, project coordination, or leadership roles within construction or infrastructure environments.
- Strong background in engineering, construction management, or the built environment.
- Proven ability to thrive in complex, multi‑project settings with high accountability.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and operational oversight.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill technical detail into actionable executive insights.
- Track record of leadership, discretion, and organisational excellence in fast‑paced corporate environments.