Group Head of Projects - Capex & Refurbishments

Montcalm Collection; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Group Head of Technical Services, where you will lead innovative capital projects that shape the future of luxury hospitality. This role emphasizes a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to sustainability, ensuring that every development reflects the brand's identity and guest promise. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of wellbeing and belonging, while managing high-quality, design-led projects in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about creating spaces that resonate with authenticity and elegance, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellbeing support

28 holidays

Cash-back health benefits

Discounted gym membership

Paid Day Off on Your Birthday

Annual parties

Regular training and development

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in hospitality construction or multi-site projects.
• Expertise in project governance, procurement, and sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and refurbishment projects across the hotel portfolio.
• Champion sustainable design and mentor a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership in hospitality construction

Project governance

Sustainable design

Budgeting

Team management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Engineering

Professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM)

Job description

About Montcalm Collection

United by timeless style and peerless service, Montcalm Collection is London’s compendium of luxury hotels. Housed in elegant Georgian townhouses, an 18th-century brewery, heritage headquarters and a diamond-shaped skyscraper, each hotel reveals a different chapter in the city’s story.

The hotels in the collection include a historic brewery, reimagined as a vibrant modern hotel: Montcalm Brewery. A storied city-slicker, housed in the former headquarters of the Royal Mail: Montcalm Royal London House. A property with a bold new perspective at Montcalm East, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. And a duo of mindful hotels which set a slower pace: Inhabit, Southwick Street and Inhabit, Queen’s Gardens, both part of Design Hotels.

Our flagship hotel is on the brink of a bold new era. Its Grade II-listed building on the cusp of Park Lane has been sensitively refreshed by architects Holland Harvey. Interiors are being rejuvenated by Studio Mica and Studio Est. We have added a new signature restaurant helmed by a world-famous chef, alongside a dapper lounge and bar. Communal areas, bedrooms and suites have all been artfully redesigned; our spa and Grand Ballroom will re-emerge as modern icons.

Conscious, cultured, characterful, and considerate, Montcalm Mayfair is a five-star hotel set on a historic crescent that sits proudly at the top of Park Lane, steps from Hyde Park and the West End, with a toe in Marylebone, bringing a fresh, holistic hospitality approach to London luxury. The respectful, sensitive full restoration includes a wellness space, community-welcoming public spaces and a restaurant helmed by an internationally acclaimed chef.

Overview

At Montcalm Collection, we believe true luxury is rooted in authenticity, wellbeing and a deep sense of belonging. As a family of distinctive hotels, our values — Sensitivity, Changemaking, Belonging, Sustainability and Wellbeing — guide everything we do. We create places of substance and soul for guests to feel truly connected and for our people to thrive.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior team as Group Head of Technical Services: Capex, Projects & Refurbishment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the physical environments of tomorrow’s Montcalm Collection hotels, ensuring every capital development reflects our identity, design language and guest promise.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· A supportive, empowering team environment

· Benefits platform with various discounts

· Wellbeing support, workshops and advice

· 28 holidays including eight bank holidays, with more holidays after two-year service

· Cash-back health benefits, including optical, dental, chiropractor and physio services

· Discounted gym membership

· Access to Wellbeing platform and sessions, including EAP

· Paid Day Off on Your Birthday

· Awards and Recognition Programme

· Annual parties

· Regular and ongoing training and development, including leadership workshops

· Pension scheme

Job Duties and Responsibility

• Reporting to the Directors of Precis Advisory and partnering with the Head of Hotels
• Lead all construction, refurbishment and capital project activity across our portfolio
• Develop and deliver a hospitality-focused vision for capital development and innovation
• Drive the planning, governance, procurement and execution of multiple concurrent projects
• Champion sustainable, human-centred design, embedding ESG principles into every build
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, nurturing a culture of wellbeing and belonging
• Represent Montcalm Collection in industry forums and build strong external partnership
• Senior leadership experience in hospitality construction, capital development or complex multi-site projects

• Track record of delivering high-quality, design-led hotel or mixed-use developments
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline; professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM etc.) is a plus
• Expertise in project governance, procurement, risk, budgeting and sustainable design
• Collaborative, authentic leadership style aligned with Montcalm’s values

Requirements and skills

• Senior leadership experience in hospitality construction, capital development or complex multi-site projects
• Track record of delivering high-quality, design-led hotel or mixed-use developments
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline; professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM etc.) is a plus
• Expertise in project governance, procurement, risk, budgeting and sustainable design
• Collaborative, authentic leadership style aligned with Montcalm’s values
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate staff.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing demands.
• High level of organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency.

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK. Currently, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Montcalm Collection, diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We genuinely value the unique perspectives everyone brings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, and we provide a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice.

Should this role resonate with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, either now or in the future.

Note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your application as not shortlisted for this role.