Director of Construction

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the leisure and entertainment sector seeks a skilled Construction & Projects Director in London. The role, based at their Liverpool Street HQ, offers a competitive salary, equity participation, and the chance to manage high-spec venues across the UK. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in leisure construction, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Background in leisure, entertainment, or hospitality construction.
• Experience managing multiple complex fit-outs from concept to completion.
• Stable career track record with long-term project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of new site builds and refurbishments.
• Coordinate contractors and manage compliance sign-off.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences through creative space creation.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Building Regulations

Health & Safety

Customer-Facing Venues

Job description

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Director of Construction, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client:

Front FM Recruitment

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Construction & Projects Director

£120,000 + Equity & bonus

Location: London - Liverpool Street

Construction Director for a London leisure operator is needed. We’re working with a high-growth operator in the leisure and entertainment sector on a 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.

Note: 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 lifecycle 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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