About The Role

We are supporting a large-scale, premium asset owner and operator with a strong footprint in hospitality, leisure, and mixed-use developments, in the appointment of a Senior Project Director to lead building enhancement and renovation initiatives.

This is a senior leadership role (AVP-equivalent) responsible for overseeing end-to-end Addition & Alteration (A&A), refurbishment, and asset enhancement projects within a live, operational environment. The role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver complex works with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage end-to-end building enhancement, renovation, and A&A projects from planning through execution and handover
Provide leadership to internal project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure effective coordination and delivery
Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, timelines, resources, procurement strategy, and risk management
Manage project budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with approved expenditure
Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, building regulations, and safety standards
Proactively identify risks and constraints, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, quality, and operational continuity
Manage changes to project scope, timelines, and budgets through formal governance and approval processes
Engage and align stakeholders across operations, facilities, consultants, and external authorities to drive timely decision-making

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of experience in general building, refurbishment, renovation, and A&A works
Formal qualifications in Building, Construction, Engineering, or related disciplines
Strong working knowledge of A&A projects, building systems, construction methods, materials, and market practices
Proven experience delivering projects within live, operational environments (e.g. hospitality, mixed-use, large estates, commercial facilities)
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage sizable, complex projects
Strong understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements within a structured operating environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with high standards of professionalism and integrity

Senior Project Director/ AVP