Assistant Director, Projects - UK

TL;DR

Assistant Director, Projects (UK): Day-to-day management and development of construction and renovations for theme park lands, attractions, resorts, walkways, and facilities with an accent on planning, budgeting, scheduling, estimating, design, fabrication, delivery, and commissioning. Focus on coordinating design decisions and construction documents, monitoring budget and schedule, managing creative and architectural intent, and leading project teams.

138 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies operating theme parks and experiences worldwide through Universal Destinations & Experiences.

What you will do

• Coordinate and manage design decisions, construction document production, changes, and field operations to meet budget, schedule, quality, and guest experience targets.
• Review scope of work, designs for attractions, facilities, resorts, and themed environments for reliability and safety.
• Monitor project budget and schedule daily, ensuring delivery within targeted objectives.
• Qualify, procure, and manage architectural, engineering, and technical designers while maintaining creative intent.
• Hire, develop, and supervise project teams of 3-15 people plus external consultants.
• Track and report project components including budget, schedule, and progress to upper management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field preferred.
• License in Architecture or Engineering preferred.
• Experience in facility maintenance with training in maintenance and inspection, or equivalent.
• Ability to supervise project teams of 3-15 Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, Schedulers, Estimators, and Technical personnel plus external consultants.

Culture & Benefits

• Champion inclusive culture and talented workforce development.
• Rich tradition of community giving and employee service opportunities.
• Equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.