Associate Director Development & Construction in Aberfeldy

A highly skilled associate director responsible for managing the full construction life cycle of high-profile mixed‑use developments at Taymouth Castle, overseeing project teams, stakeholders and ensuring exceptional quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑disciplinary project teams from pre‑contract through to project completion.
• Manage and coordinate external consultants, including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and specialist consultants.
• Develop project delivery programmes, programmes and budgets, ensuring milestones are met.
• Prepare robust tender documentation, manage the tender process and oversee contract negotiations and close‑out.
• Chair project meetings, record minutes and follow up on actions.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, including programme planned vs actual and budget status.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolve issues.
• Ensure all work complies with Scottish building and planning regulations and the club’s high standards.
• Oversee performance evaluation, recruitment, training and development of the project team.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, challenging contractors and consultants when necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of fifteen years’ experience managing high‑value construction projects, preferably in mixed‑use real estate and hospitality, residential and heritage sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and exemplary leadership and people‑management skills, able to motivate and coach multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Relevant professional chartered affiliation (MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent) and a valid CSCS card.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and report writing.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between locations.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.

Benefits

• 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.
• Discounted local accommodation for friends and family.
• Wellbeing Plus: Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme.
• Work‑family culture.

This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa requirements and eligibility criteria. Only applicants with the right to work in mainland UK can be considered. We cannot consider applicants who require sponsorship.