Executive Director Construction Innovation

Major Mixed-Use Master Planned DevelopmentA major international developer delivering one of the world’s largest mixed-use master planned developments is seeking an Executive Director – Construction Innovation to lead the strategic transformation of how large-scale assets are delivered.This is a programme-level leadership role focused on advancing industrialised construction, improving delivery predictability, and embedding innovative construction methodologies across a complex portfolio of residential, hospitality, retail, entertainment and infrastructure projects.The OpportunityThe organisation is delivering a multi-asset development programme of exceptional scale and complexity. As construction volumes increase, the business is seeking to institutionalise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), off-site manufacturing, and advanced delivery systems to improve productivity, reduce programme risk, and accelerate delivery.The Executive Director will operate as a strategic enabler across the development programme, working with delivery teams, designers, contractors and supply chain partners to embed repeatable, scalable construction systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the organisation’s construction innovation strategy across the development programme.Drive adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), industrialised construction and prefabricated building systems.Identify opportunities to improve construction productivity, programme certainty and scalability.Establish frameworks, standards and governance models to support adoption of innovative construction methodologies.Work closely with procurement and supply chain functions to develop manufacturing partnerships and off-site production capability.Translate pilot initiatives into programme-wide delivery frameworks and repeatable construction models.Support delivery teams in integrating new technologies and construction approaches while maintaining commercial viability and operational practicality.Candidate ProfileThe role requires a senior construction or development executive with experience delivering large, complex development programmes and driving innovation across the delivery ecosystem.Candidates are likely to come from:large infrastructure or giga-project environmentsExperience should include:18+ years in large-scale construction, infrastructure or real estate developmentleadership of multi-asset programmes or major master developmentsexposure to industrialised construction, modular delivery or advanced construction methodologiesstrong understanding of programme governance, supply chain integration and large project ecosystemsThe successful candidate will be a strategic thinker capable of translating innovation into practical delivery outcomes at programme scale.Why This RoleThis is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the world’s most ambitious development programmes is delivered, embedding next-generation construction methodologies and scalable delivery systems across a complex portfolio of projects.The role sits at the intersection of strategy, delivery and innovation, and will play a critical role in improving construction performance and programme scalability.#J-18808-Ljbffr