Senior Project Manager

Taymouth Castle, Discovery Land Co.; Kenmore; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff accommodation

Uniform provided

Meal on duty

On-site gym

Staff activities

Discounted stays

Wellbeing program

Work–life culture

Job summary

Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club, part of Discovery Land Company, invites a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of mixed-use developments across the Taymouth Castle Estate, Kenmore Village, and Glenlyon Estate.

You will establish teams, appoint consultants, manage budgets and risks, and report progress weekly while ensuring safety, quality and timely handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Chartered status (MCIOB, MRICS, or equivalent) essential.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on high-value projects in luxury hospitality, residential and heritage environments.
• Ability to manage scope, budgets and timelines with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of projects across Taymouth Castle Estate, Kenmore Village, and Glenlyon Estate.
• Establish project teams and appoint consultants; oversee site investigations and assessments.
• Develop scopes of service and RFPs; evaluate proposals with Development Team for value for money.
• Maintain governance, risk registers, budgets, and progress reporting.
• Produce weekly and monthly project reports; ensure timely handover and operations transition.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Luxury hospitality

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Construction Management

Chartered MCIOB/MRICS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and successful delivery of a portfolio of high-profile development projects. Reporting to the Project Director, the role oversees the full project lifecycle across mixed-use developments, including new-build, commercial, bespoke residential, refurbishment, renovation, and infrastructure projects.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Project Manager will lead projects across the Taymouth Castle Estate, Kenmore Village, Glenlyon Estate, and other locations as required. The role is accountable for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Through strong leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, you will help create exceptional environments for our members, guests, and colleagues. We believe in having funand you support the long‑term vision of the club and delivering the distinctive 'home from home' experience that defines Taymouth Castle.

Discover the role

As Senior Project Manager you lead the development and delivery of projects across the Taymouth Castle Estate, Kenmore Village, and Glenlyon Estate. This includes establishing project teams, appointing specialist consultants, and overseeing site investigations, surveys, and technical assessments to support successful project outcomes. This role is responsible for developing scopes of service and RFPs for the procurement of consultants and contractors, evaluating fee proposals with the Development Team to ensure value for money and alignment with project objectives.

You establish and maintain project governance frameworks, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols are in place across all stakeholders. You develop, manage and monitor project programmes and risk registers, ensuring key milestones are achieved while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks. In addition, you oversee cost management in collaboration with consultants and contractors, ensuring effective budget control throughout the project lifecycle.

Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination will be central to the role, including leading communication across project teams, chairing meetings, producing accurate minutes and ensuring timely follow‑up on actions. Coordinating design teams in collaboration with the Development Team Lead, ensuring design outputs are delivered in line with programme requirements. Managing project information within Procure to maintain accurate and up-to-date records. Ensuring effective project close‑out, including the timely completion of handover documentation and coordination with operations for a smooth transition.

Regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and health and safety compliance, while proactively addressing issues that may impact programme delivery. You oversee procurement activities, including contractor and consultant prequalification, tender management, and contract administration in collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor and Lead Design Consultant.

Taking responsibility for producing weekly and monthly project reports, providing clear updates on progress, risks, programme, and budget performance. Full compliance with health and safety requirements while maintaining high-quality standards across all project activities.

Flexibility is required with a project of this nature; other duties may be required to ensure all work is completed and compliant with the high standards associated with our club and facilities. We respect people, places, and culture, and as an Ambassador of Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club – spokesperson, advocate, and supporter.

Discover you

Proven experience in project management, development management, or construction management is essential, ideally gained within real estate, hospitality, new‑build residential projects, listed building refurbishment, or similar environments. A bachelor’s degree in project management, Construction Management, or a related discipline is required. Chartered status (MCIOB, MRICS, or equivalent) is also essential. You will have experience leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams, managing high-value projects, and working within luxury hospitality, residential and heritage environments.

We believe in having fun, building strong professional relationships with the members; their families and friends as you welcome them back time and time again. You have the ability to work under pressure to juggle competing priorities with minimum supervision. Adapt accordingly to suit the profile of the business. Ability to adjust working days and hours of work to meet business needs, as and when required and during emergencies or busy seasons.

• Proficiency in Microsoft packages including, Word and Excel, Outlook, Power Point and report writing.
• Full UK driving license - You will be required to travel between locations.

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 30 world‑class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world‑class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world‑class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

Spanning 8,000 majestic acres, Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is a private residential, golf, and sporting community with a rehabilitated historic 19th‑century castle in the Western Grampians of Scotland. The newly reimagined castle and surrounding community will feature signature five‑star amenities, programs, and services of a Discovery club with a grand Scottish flair.

Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a ‘lifestyle.’ Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.

• Competitive Salary Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Staff Accommodation on a fixed term
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on‑site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
• All team members are protected by Wellbeing Plus: Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme, which provides easy access to a wide variety of services and helps support a range of personal or work‑related issues.
• Work‑Family Culture

We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.

Close to the A9. Perth (1hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5hours) Glasgow (2 hours).