The Project Director – Design Development & Delivery Management will lead the end-to-end design management and project delivery of a large-scale hospitality development. The role is responsible for driving the project from concept design through construction, ensuring that design intent, quality, budget, programme, and operational requirements are achieved while coordinating all stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and hotel operators. Key Responsibilities Lead the overall planning, design development, procurement, construction, and project delivery of the hospitality project. Manage the design process from concept through detailed design, ensuring compliance with client requirements, brand standards, local regulations, and project objectives. Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants including architecture, interior design, structural, MEP, landscape, lighting, acoustics, kitchen, AV, and specialist consultants. Review and approve design deliverables, technical submissions, value engineering proposals, and material selections. Ensure timely resolution of design coordination issues and interface management between all project stakeholders. Oversee contractor performance during construction to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules. Monitor project programme, budget, risks, and key milestones, implementing mitigation strategies where required. Lead design and progress meetings with clients, hotel operators, consultants, contractors, and authorities. Manage project governance, reporting, change management, and commercial awareness throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure compliance with health, safety, sustainability, and statutory requirements. Support project commissioning, testing, handover, snagging, and close-out activities to achieve successful project completion. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred). Minimum 18–20 years of experience in design management and project delivery. Proven experience delivering luxury hospitality, hotel, or resort developments from concept through handover. Strong background within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC), developer, or international consultancy. Comprehensive understanding of hospitality design standards, construction methodologies, procurement strategies, and project controls. Experience managing international hotel operator requirements and brand approvals is highly desirable. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.