Director Workplace Projects

London – hybrid – 3-4 days in the office

Deliver a high quality, scalable and sustainable workplace environment globally, with ownership of capital projects, design standards and build programmes.

Global Workplace Project Delivery

• Lead the delivery of global office fit‑outs, refurbishments, expansions, consolidations and relocations across multiple regions.
• Manage workplace projects from initial business case and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, handover and post‑occupancy review.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed scope, quality and operational requirements.
• Establish and manage project governance, reporting structures, risk registers and delivery plans.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors and vendors throughout project lifecycles.
• Drive accountability across project teams and ensure clear communication of milestones, dependencies and risks.
• Ensure all projects align with operational readiness requirements, including IT, Security, Facilities and employee experience considerations.
• Manage change control processes and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Create and manage a global programme roadmap for workplace projects aligned to company growth plans and strategic priorities.
• Prioritise projects based on business demand, headcount growth, operational requirements and regional needs.
• Develop scalable project delivery frameworks, processes and governance standards.
• Track programme progress, budgets, timelines and key performance indicators across the global portfolio.
• Identify programme risks, resource constraints and delivery dependencies, implementing mitigation plans where required.
• Build strong relationships with regional stakeholders to ensure alignment between local execution and global standards.
• Support long‑term workplace planning and portfolio optimisation initiatives.

Capital Budget Ownership

• Own, manage and track the global workplace CapEx budget.
• Develop project budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts.
• Ensure effective financial governance and cost control across all workplace projects.
• Review and approve project spend, change requests and contractor valuations.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to manage forecasting, accruals and reporting.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining quality, functionality and employee experience standards.
• Deliver projects with strong commercial discipline and measurable return on investment.

Workplace Design & Standards

• Define, implement and maintain global workplace design standards and space guidelines.
• Ensure consistency in workplace experience, look and feel across all office locations while allowing for regional and cultural considerations.
• Partner with designers, architects and workplace consultants to create functional, flexible and employee‑centric environments.
• Continuously evolve workplace standards to support hybrid working, collaboration, wellbeing and business growth.
• Establish standards for furniture, finishes, branding, technology integration and workplace functionality.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to design and operational standards.

Sustainability & Workplace Strategy

• Embed sustainability principles into all workplace fit‑outs, refurbishments and operational decisions.
• Drive initiatives focused on energy efficiency, sustainable material selection, waste reduction and long‑term operational impact.
• Partner with Sustainability and Facilities teams to support environmental goals and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve workplace efficiency, utilisation and environmental performance.
• Promote sustainable workplace practices across vendors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects align with relevant environmental certifications and sustainability standards where appropriate.

Compliance, Health & Safety

• Ensure all workplace projects comply with local regulations, health and safety requirements, building standards and company policies.
• Partner with Legal, Security, Facilities and compliance teams to manage project‑related risks.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, permits, certifications and approvals are obtained for all projects.
• Drive safe working practices across contractors, vendors and project teams.
• Maintain operational continuity and minimise disruption during project delivery.

Benefits

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months.
• Join the fastest‑growing tech startup, pushing boundaries and collaborating with brilliant minds.
• Dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions, allowing you to lead, challenge the status quo and own your impact.
• Human‑first flexibility: you have the autonomy to shape your day around life’s moments.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio‑economic backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or specific circumstances to support their application and interview process.

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