Director of Construction

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure operator is seeking a Construction Director to join their Liverpool Street HQ team. This newly created senior role involves managing diverse site builds and refurbishments across the UK, with opportunities for equity participation and significant earnings potential. Candidates should have a strong track record in leisure, hospitality, or entertainment construction, as well as expertise in managing complex projects and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Equity participation

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Strong senior experience within leisure construction.
• Track record managing multiple complex fit-outs from concept to completion.
• Passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full life cycle of new site builds and refurbishments.
• Handle design input, contractor coordination, and compliance sign-off.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and final delivery of projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Solutions-led mindset

Job description

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Construction Director for London Leisure operator needed. We’re working with a high-growth operator in the leisure and entertainment sector on a newly created senior opportunity, based at their Liverpool Street HQ, offering equity participation and the chance to take ownership of a diverse and fast-expanding UK estate. This role includes equity issued post-probation, tied to a future transaction, with the potential for a significant six-figure pay-out.

PLEASE do NOT apply unless you have strong senior experience within LEISURE construction.

This is a client-side role for an experienced construction or project leader with a track record of delivering high-spec, customer-facing venues — such as cinemas, tech-led leisure spaces, immersive environments, or premium F&B fit-outs.

You’ll oversee the full life cycle of new site builds, refurbishments, and estate maintenance — from design input and contractor coordination through to compliance sign-off, stakeholder management, and final delivery. The role requires a strategic yet hands-on approach, with a strong understanding of building regulations, health & safety, and operational readiness in high-footfall environments.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A background in construction or project leadership within the leisure, entertainment, or hospitality sectors
• Proven experience managing multiple complex fit-outs from concept to completion, ideally within a well-established construction firm or leading leisure operator
• A stable career track record, showing long-term ownership of projects and progression within respected businesses
• A confident, solutions-led mindset with the ability to navigate change and communicate at board level
• A genuine passion for creating spaces that deliver exceptional guest experiences

The role is primarily London-based, at their Liverpool Street HQ - with regular site visits across the UK. Competitive salary, bonus structure, and meaningful equity are all part of the package.

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