Project Director

Project Directors Luxury Hotel & Amenities | Luxury Residential Costa del Sol, Spain, On-site Way&Sat Executive Search is conducting a confidential international search for two senior development and project delivery leaders for a landmark luxury development on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Project Director – Hotel & Amenities Project Director – Residential We welcome applications from internationally based professionals willing to relocate to Spain. The opportunity Combining luxury hospitality, residences and extensive amenities, this development offers the opportunity to shape a distinctive Mediterranean destination. Working on the owner’s side and reporting directly to the Managing Director Development, each leader will take responsibility for their respective programme, build the project management team and drive delivery from design development through construction, commissioning and handover. We are looking for leaders who can establish the delivery strategy, make sound technical and commercial decisions, and take ownership of outcomes in a demanding international environment. Your responsibilities Define and lead the delivery strategy, programme, procurement approach and project governance. Build and manage the internal project management team and appoint and lead external consultants. Coordinate architecture, interiors, structural engineering, MEP, landscaping and specialist disciplines. Lead tendering and contractor selection, oversee contract administration and manage commercial negotiations. Take responsibility for budgets, forecasting, change control, risks, quality and programme performance. Coordinate permits, approvals and interfaces with infrastructure and other development components. Provide clear executive reporting, presenting options and recommendations to support ownership decisions. Lead testing, commissioning, handover and the transition into defects and warranty management. Hotel & Amenities You will lead delivery of the hotel and associated leisure, dining, wellness and amenity facilities. This includes close coordination with the hotel operator, alignment with brand and operational requirements, oversight of FF&E and OS&E interfaces, and preparation for a successful opening. Relevant experience: leading luxury hotel or resort developments, with substantial responsibility for construction delivery, operator coordination and operational handover. Residential You will lead delivery of the residential programme, ensuring exceptional design execution, finishes and buyer experience. This includes coordination of buyer customisations, show units, shared amenities, phased completions, handover to purchasers and aftercare. Relevant experience: leading high-end residential or branded residential developments, ideally involving multiple units, villas or mixed-use schemes. What we are looking for A strong track record in development and construction, typically gained over 12–15 years with senior leadership responsibility for complex, high-value projects. Demonstrated experience delivering luxury hospitality or high-end residential developments, depending on the position. Strong technical knowledge of building design and construction, with the ability to assess, challenge and coordinate architectural and engineering solutions. Proven accountability for budgets, procurement, contracts, multidisciplinary teams and delivery outcomes. Experience representing owners or investors, either within a developer or through a consultancy with substantial delegated authority. The ability to lead other project managers, resolve competing stakeholder priorities and make clear, well-supported recommendations to senior decision-makers. Experience delivering projects for highly demanding clients, with exacting standards of quality, commercial performance and programme delivery. A relevant qualification in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related discipline. Advanced English. Spanish fluency is preferred; candidates committed to intensive Spanish language learning will also be considered. Willingness to relocate to Marbella and maintain a strong on-site presence. What the opportunity offers Senior owner-side responsibility for a landmark luxury development. Direct access to development leadership and the opportunity to build and lead your team. An individually negotiated executive remuneration package. Relocation support, subject to individual circumstances. Apply Please submit your CV highlighting your most relevant projects. For each, include the development type, budget directly under your responsibility, team size, personal scope of accountability, phases led, and completion or opening status. Please indicate whether you are applying for Hotel & Amenities, Residential, or both. All applications and conversations will be treated confidentially.