David James Thompson

David James Thompson is a highly experienced planning professional with a robust background in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Planning at Mirage Leisure and Development since May 2014, David has previously held significant roles including Senior Planning Manager and Lead Scheduler at AECOM, Planning Manager at Laing O'Rourke, and Projects Planner at Balfour Beatty. With a career beginning as a Trainee Engineer at Balfour Beatty Plc, David has cultivated expertise in project control, scheduling, and team management, overseeing complex contracts valued at billions. David holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University and a B.Tech HND in Architecture & Civil Engineering from the University of Kent.