Capital Projects Director, Corporate Real Estate

The Role

Reporting into the Corporate Real Estate leadership team, you will have end-to-end responsibility for major refurbishment and construction programmes, including live, in‑situ office projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading multi‑year capital projects from strategic concept through to delivery, including phasing, budgeting, and execution planning
• Setting and overseeing project governance, approvals, risk management, and cost control frameworks
• Acting as the primary interface between internal business stakeholders and external project delivery partners
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams including project managers, architects, designers, engineers, and specialist consultants
• Developing clear, robust project briefs covering scope, options, sourcing strategy, timelines, and budgets
• Partnering closely with internal functions such as Communications, Change Management, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
• Ensuring projects meet quality, safety, sustainability, and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement and innovation across the portfolio

You are an experienced senior project or programme leader with deep exposure to corporate real estate, construction, or capital works environments. You bring both strategic oversight and hands‑on leadership capability.

Key experience and attributes include:

• Proven leadership of large‑scale, complex capital works or workplace transformation programmes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical delivery into clear, executive‑level communication
• Experience governing external partners and professional services teams in a matrixed, corporate environment
• Sound understanding of cost management, scheduling, risk, compliance, and health & safety within construction projects
• Exposure to sustainable design, modern workplace strategies, and customer or employee experience considerations is highly desirable
• Background or qualifications in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

This role offers the opportunity to operate at scale within a sophisticated, well‑resourced organisation that values collaboration, accountability, and high‑quality delivery. You'll work on visible, business‑critical projects with genuine long‑term impact, alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, flexible environment.

A competitive salary package is offered alongside hybrid working, strong benefits, and long‑term career development opportunities.