About the Role
A well-capitalised international developer is preparing to deliver a €300 million landmark high-rise tower as a part of a total EUR1bn investment in Cyprus and is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the project from early construction through to completion.
This is a senior, delivery-led role suited to a Project Director with a Tier-1 main contractor background and proven GCC high-rise experience, who is comfortable operating with full authority on a complex, high-value vertical build.
The Project Director will report directly to the CEO and will have end-to-end responsibility for programme, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall leadership and delivery of a €300m+ high-rise tower from mobilisation to handover
- Full responsibility for programme, cost control, construction strategy, quality and HSE
- Management of the main contractor, consultants, and specialist subcontractors
- Oversight of construction methodology, sequencing, logistics, and vertical build strategy
- Interface with ownership, lenders, authorities, and external stakeholders
- Establishment and enforcement of robust project controls, reporting and governance
- Resolution of technical, commercial, and programme risks as they arise
- Leadership of a multi-disciplinary, multinational project team
Candidate Profile
- 15+ years’ experience in major building construction
- Demonstrated delivery of high-rise / tower projects (ideally $400m+ in value)
- Strong background with a Tier-1 main contractor (e.g. ALEC, ACC, Multiplex, Samsung C&T, Laing O’Rourke, etc.)
- GCC project experience (UAE / KSA / Qatar) on complex vertical builds
- Experience managing large site teams and multiple work packages
- Strong commercial awareness and contract administration capability
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Work Authorisation Requirement (Mandatory):
- Must already hold the right to work in the EU/EEA or Cyprus, or
- Be clearly eligible for a Cyprus highly-skilled work permit (senior role, degree-qualified, high-value appointment)
Desirable:
- Experience on mixed-use or landmark/architecturally complex towers
- Previous exposure to developer-side or client-facing leadership roles
- Experience working under international ownership structures
- Chartered Engineer / CIOB / PMP or equivalent professional accreditation
Package & Benefits
- Highly competitive senior executive salary
- Relocation support to Cyprus
- Long-term project tenure on a flagship Mediterranean development
- Opportunity to lead one of the most significant private construction projects in Cyprus
Application
This role is suited to senior Project Directors currently working in the GCC who are seeking to take full ownership of a major European high-rise project.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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