Construction and Development Director - Hotels

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a dynamic Construction and Development Director for a prestigious hotel project in London. The role involves managing hotel construction projects, developing scopes and timelines, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with luxury hotel projects and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a chance to be part of a growing company known for creating exemplary experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-end, luxury lifestyle hotel projects is advantageous.
• Extensive technical expertise in hotel construction.
• Ability to oversee budgets, schedules, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Ownership and delivery of hotel construction projects from inception to handover.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, and timelines.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical detail orientation

Project management

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Job description

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Construction and Development Director - Hotels, London

Client:

COREcruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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26

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Role: Construction and Development Project Director
Sector: Property - Hotels
Location: London
Salary: Excellent

I am very excited to be working with this client! They are synonymous with the creation of exemplary experiences in stunning venues. They are embarking on a period of expansion, and to support this, we are looking for a dynamic Construction and Development Project Director to join them.

This role is diverse, requiring a strong Property and Construction professional with skills covering the full spectrum from pre-construction to post-completion. You should be comfortable working with contractors and be an integral part of the operations team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, a keen eye for technical detail, and enjoy both the creative and managerial aspects of project delivery. Experience with high-end, luxury lifestyle hotel projects will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership and delivery of hotel construction projects from inception to handover
• Develop project scopes, objectives, and detailed timelines involving all stakeholders
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, and contractors
• Oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and risk management
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and CDM regulations
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams
• Provide project updates and reports to senior management
• Maintain quality, safety, and sustainability standards
• Travel to project sites as needed

The successful candidate will have extensive technical expertise, with experience delivering large-scale hotel schemes in the UK and Europe. They should have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy engaging in the creative aspects of projects.