As an Associate Director, Planning and Scheduling at Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will build on your vast industry experience which will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

In this role you will:​

• Lead the development, integration, and ongoing management of master project schedules (Primavera P6), ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, and construction activities within complex delivery environments
  
• Apply advanced risk management methodologies, including probabilistic risk assessments and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA), to proactively identify and quantify project risks
  
• Drive the development of practical mitigation strategies, working closely with regional project teams and contractors to manage schedule and cost exposures
  
• Prepare and deliver clear, structured reporting and presentations on project progress, risk positions, and forecast outcomes to senior stakeholders, clients, and executive leadership across Northeast Asia
  
• Undertake forensic schedule analysis to evaluate delays, support claims and dispute resolution processes, and provide defensible data-driven recommendations
  
• Provide leadership and guidance to planners, schedulers, and risk specialists, promoting best practices and consistency across projects and markets
  
• Collaborate effectively with multi-cultural, cross-border teams, ensuring alignment with local market practices, regulatory requirements, and client expectations​

We would love to hear from you if you:​

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
  
• 10–12+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and risk management within large-scale construction, infrastructure, or data centre projects
  
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, with strong experience in developing and managing complex, integrated project schedules
  
• Demonstrated experience in risk management methodologies, including probabilistic risk analysis and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)
  
• Proven capability in analysing project performance, identifying schedule risks, and implementing effective mitigation strategies
  
• Experience in preparing and delivering high-quality reports and presentations to senior stakeholders and clients
  
• Strong understanding of forensic schedule analysis, delay analysis techniques, and claims support within large, complex projects
  
• Previous experience working within a consultancy, client-side environment, or major EPC organisation is highly advantageous
  
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience mentoring or managing planners, schedulers, or risk professionals
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across multi-cultural teams in Northeast Asia
  
• Regional project experience in markets such as Japan, China, Taiwan, or Korea is highly preferred, with an understanding of local delivery practices and regulatory environments
  
• Fluent English required; additional language capability (e.g. Mandarin or Japanese) is a strong advantage​
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun​

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

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Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!  

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility   

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you!