Project Development Director

Thesleff Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Paid sick leave

Study support scheme

50% off restaurant visits

People-focused culture

Career development

Job summary

Thesleff Group seeks an experienced Development Director to lead build-to-hold-and-operate hospitality projects across the UK and internationally. You will own project management, feasibility, land procurement through to opening and defect sign-off, coordinating with operations and external teams.

We seek a design-led developer with strong commercial sense who can manage multiple sites and complex budgets. MRICS qualification is preferred and you will report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering hospitality development projects (build-to-hold-and-operate).
• 2–4 years post MRICS qualification experience.
• Strong budgeting, procurement and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and delivery of hospitality developments.
• Coordinate with external teams across UK and international sites.
• Drive budgeting, time controls and quality improvements.
• Manage post-completion handover to operations and warranty issues.
• Prepare regular reports on time, cost and scope performance.
• Engage with design, planning, suppliers and board members.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

MRICS experience

Procurement

Team leadership

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Development Director – UK/International

Description

Thesleff Group is looking for an experienced Project Development Director to lead their new projects in the UK and internationally. The role will own project management and delivery.

Thesleff Group operate Los Mochis Restaurant in Notting Hill and The City, Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge, Sale e Pepe Mare, Ma/Na Mayfair and Viajante87 cocktail bar and lounge in Notting Hill.

Our Development Director UK/International takes responsibility for all aspects of the delivery of build-to-hold-and-operate projects from feasibility and land acquisition through to opening and defects sign-off. Create and implement PPT & PM software

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Focus on all actual and future hospitality projects, being the key point of contact for multiple hospitality projects. Manage construction and development on sites with external project teams as appropriate.

Project Delivery

Proactively encouraging the maximisation of time, cost and quality benefits during project delivery. Involved from signing of Heads of Terms to the end of defects periods.

Post Project

Overseeing and managing post-completion, ensuring smooth handover to operations team and managing any handover issues on defects and warranty process, in conjunction with the operations teams as appropriate.

Collaboration

Building and managing relationships internally within Thesleff Group and externally with third-party suppliers, stakeholders & board members.

Reporting

Preparing weekly & monthly reports, showing tracking against time, quality and cost as well as other key issues.

Financials/ Budgeting

Creating and updating budgets and cost estimates for potential capital projects across the portfolio. Carrying out commercial analysis of projects.

What makes a brilliant Development Director?

• • A keen interest in a design-focussed approach to development with strong commercial awareness and eye for detail.
• • A thorough understanding of the Planning Process, how to implement development projects and strategic procurement as well as building construction and services.
• • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Project to a good standard
• • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• • Able to work individually or part of a team
• • Experience of managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities, particularly delivering Hospitality Projects.
• • 2-4 years post MRICS qualification experience with proven tenure
• • Experience of budget preparation and monitoring and change management
• •Take ownership of your personal development within your role and attend training where required.

Benefits include:

• Private medical insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Study support scheme.
• 50% off when visiting the restaurant with family & friends.
• People-focused culture.
• Further career development and growth as the restaurant group expands.

Thesleff Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.