Flint began his career in 1971 after training as an engineer before progressing into project management. After graduating in 1979, he moved to Africa, where he held project management, contracts management and general management positions in Zambia, Tanzania and Malawi. He later returned to the UK, taking on senior leadership roles with major contractors before embarking on a second international chapter that eventually brought him to the UAE. His professional background combines technical engineering expertise with extensive experience in operational leadership, giving him a practical understanding of every stage of the construction process. Flint holds a degree in Engineering, a master's degree in Construction Management and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building.
Throughout his time at Khansaheb, Flint has overseen the delivery of projects across commercial, hospitality, residential, infrastructure and public sectors. He has worked closely with the company's executive team to strengthen its multidisciplinary capabilities, ensuring clients have access to a broad range of construction services under one organisation. His focus has remained on consistent project delivery, maintaining high professional standards and building long-term partnerships, reflected in the company's strong level of repeat business.
Health and safety, operational discipline and investing in people have been recurring priorities throughout Flint's career. He has supported the development of experienced leadership teams while encouraging continuous improvement across the business through modern management practices and digital systems. His approach has helped Khansaheb adapt to changing market demands while remaining true to the values that have defined the company for decades. With a career that has taken him across three continents, Flint is recognised for combining international experience with a steady, practical style of leadership that has contributed to Khansaheb's enduring presence in the UAE's construction sector.
