Project Director UK & IRL

Here at JMK Group we are expanding our hotel portfolio and require a highly experienced Project Director to oversee the entire lifecycle of our construction projects ensuring all aspects are delivered to the highest standards. This pivotal role involves direct leadership of the project, stringent financial oversight, and robust stakeholder management. Due to the design of projects , we do require you to have recent experience in hotel construction. Based in either the UK or Ireland, the role requires travel across Ireland (Republic & Northern) and the UK, meeting with design teams, planning authorities, third party QS & PM firms, lenders, lawyers and other relevant stakeholders. Key Requirements: Sole ownership of and responsibility for the successful delivery of hotel project or programme from inception to execution of the scheme.   Very strong communication skills with the ability to build and develop relationships with both contractor and external stakeholders which include design team. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure clear communication regarding project timelines and any changes to the schedule. Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.  Develop your own project plans based on which stage the project is in (acquisition, planning, construction phases). Identify critical path activities and key milestones to ensure the project stays on track. Track and report on project progress, focusing on the specific challenges associated with the specific project while integrating new construction elements with the main contractor to improve the construction timeline. Prepare regular progress reports highlighting any potential delays or issues. Conduct site visits to verify progress and adjust the schedule as needed. Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all scheduling activities, including changes due to site conditions or design modifications. Ensure all project documentation is accessible and up to date for project teams and stakeholders. Facilitate regular project meetings to review progress, discuss upcoming tasks, and resolve scheduling conflicts. Preparation of tender documentation, reports, schedules and recommendations contributing to construction project. Issuing the instructions, on behalf of JMK, to the contractor and any professional team in accordance with the requirement of the project. Understanding of budgets, estimates and ability to review and challenge tender proposals, where necessary.  Can demonstrate experience of performance in striving for quality, safety, cost and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables.  Have flexibility to the requirements of your projects and be comfortable with travel. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition in the built environment and takes a proactive approach to identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work . Experience Construction Project Management: 5 years (required) Hotel / Hospitality Project experience: 3 years (required)