Director of Construction

Our client is a high-growth, international consumer-focused platform operating across multiple markets, with an ambitious U.S. expansion strategy underway. The business is backed by significant capital and is in a sustained phase of multi-site rollout, opening and delivering locations at scale across key urban markets. With a strong brand proposition and an established presence internationally, the organisation is focused on building a best-in-class real estate and development function in the U.S. to support its next phase of growth. The platform is highly operational, fast‑paced, and entrepreneurial, with a culture centred around execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Role The successful candidate will take ownership of the end‑to‑end delivery of the U.S. property pipeline, overseeing a high‑volume rollout of new sites alongside refurbishment programmes. This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring an individual who can operate at both a strategic and execution level, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of multiple sites simultaneously, from due diligence through to completion and handover Managing and mentoring an internal team of development and delivery professionals, alongside third‑party consultants and contractors Driving pipeline planning, reporting, and execution strategy to meet aggressive growth targets Working cross‑functionally with acquisitions, operations, and senior leadership to ensure alignment across all stages of the development lifecycle Overseeing budgeting, capex, procurement, and cost control across the portfolio Managing relationships with landlords, local authorities, and external partners to secure approvals and drive projects forward Ensuring consistent delivery of brand standards and customer‑facing environments across all locations Identifying opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and scalability across the platform Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a senior real estate / development leader with proven experience operating within tenant‑side, multi‑site rollout environments. Key requirements include: Demonstrated experience working on the tenant / occupier side, ideally within retail, leisure, hospitality, or other consumer‑driven platforms Track record of delivering multi‑site rollout programmes, managing multiple concurrent projects to tight timelines Experience operating within high‑growth environments, where pace, scale, and adaptability are critical Strong leadership capability, with experience building, mentoring, and managing teams across development and delivery functions Deep understanding of fit‑out delivery, landlord coordination, and project execution across multiple markets Strong commercial and financial acumen, including oversight of capex programmes and cost control Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on execution Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence both internal leadership and external partners This role is best suited to an individual who thrives in a scaling, high‑performance environment, and who is motivated by the opportunity to play a key role in delivering a national rollout for a growing consumer brand. To apply the role, follow the Linkedin application process or reach out to Chris Smith with a copy of your resume - View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr