The Role: Construction Director
Location: UK (London Base)
Salary: £90,000 - £120,000
Sector: Hotels
I am delighted to be working with this innovative family office to find them an experienced Construction Director to lead the delivery of a UK-wide hotel development and refurbishment programme during a period of significant growth.
About the role
Reporting to the Board, you will oversee the full lifecycle of multiple projects — from feasibility and design to construction, handover and post‑completion review — ensuring every development is safe, on time, on budget and aligned with brand standards for leading international hotel partners.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the UK construction strategy, driving delivery of new builds, extensions and refurbishments.
* Oversee project performance, programme management, risk controls and contractor relationships.
* Manage CapEx budgets, cost forecasting and commercial reporting.
* Ensure compliance with building regulations, CDM 2015, and company governance standards.
* Build, manage and mentor a high-performing construction team.
* Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency and ESG best practice into all projects.
In your locker
* Minimum 7 years’ senior construction leadership experience.
* Proven track record delivering multi‑site hospitality or hotel projects.
* Exposure to working with Brand Partner such as Hilton / Marriott / IHG, an advantage.
* Strong commercial, contractual and stakeholder management skills.
* In‑depth knowledge of UK planning, building regulations and construction compliance.
* Degree qualification and chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent) advantageous.
This is a hands‑on strategic leadership role, ideal for someone decisive, commercially astute and ready to shape a growing hotel development portfolio.
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