Leading Project and Cost Management Consultancy MGAC Hires Dara Jafari as Director
MGAC, a global project and cost management consultancy, has announced Dara Jafari, MRICS, has joined its Brighton office as a Director.
Dara joins MGAC from Faithful+Gould where he was Regional Director of Programme and Project Management. His most recent experience at the firm was acting as Bid and Framework Manager for the Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy team at West Sussex County Council. Previous roles include working as Deputy Head of Projects at the University of Sussex while at Currie & Brown.
He has over 12 years of experience in the real estate industry. His sector and service expertise includes Public Sector, Higher Education, Commercial, Programme Management, Cost Management, Estate Management, and Property Management.
Sean Clemons, Managing Director at MGAC commented: “Dara’s deep cross-sector understanding means he can advise clients on a range of high-level projects. His experience and track record of success, especially in the Education sector, will be a great asset to our growing UK business. He is a champion of diversity in construction which is an important focus for our industry, and we very much look forward to welcoming him to the Brighton office team.”
Dara Jafari commented: “I am delighted to join MGAC and feel I am naturally aligned with the company’s progressive, global approach. I have in depth knowledge and experience heading up major projects and programmes across various sectors. The construction industry is evolving, and I look forward to working with my new colleagues and clients on some exciting projects.”
A British and Iranian national, Dara is active at industry events and has delivered several panel talks and keynote speeches. He specialises in motivating large teams and driving cultural and business change. He was a Diversity and Inclusion Award Finalist at the London Construction Awards and an Exceptional Inclusion Finalist for Ethnicity Awards 2022.
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