AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Parks
Head of Construction and Projects
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Head of Construction and Projects to lead the delivery of our new park developments, refurbishments and capital investment programme.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for managing our internal Project Team and a network of external construction companies, consultants and specialist suppliers. You will oversee projects from initial feasibility and design through to construction, operational handover and opening.
Working closely with our Managing Director, Activeon Group, the Chief Development Officer and UK operational teams, you will ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop the internal Project Team.
- Deliver new park developments from feasibility and concept through to completion and opening.
- Plan and manage the annual CAPEX programme across our existing park network.
- Procure, appoint and manage construction companies, consultants and specialist suppliers.
- Maintain oversight of project programmes, budgets, risks, variations and key milestones.
- Ensure projects meet operational, commercial, customer, brand and safety requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant construction, building, fire, accessibility and health and safety requirements.
- Manage testing, commissioning, snagging, handover and operational-readiness processes.
- Provide clear project, cost and risk reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships across Operations, Finance, Health and Safety, Group development teams and external partners.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
You will be an experienced construction or project leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex development, refurbishment or multi-site CAPEX programmes.
You will be commercially focused, highly organised and confident managing multiple projects, budgets and external construction partners. You will be comfortable challenging costs, programmes and performance while maintaining strong and productive stakeholder relationships.
You will also have:
- Senior-level experience delivering construction, development, refurbishment or capital projects.
- Experience leading project teams and managing contractors, consultants and suppliers.
- Strong project-management, budgeting, procurement and risk-management skills.
- Sound knowledge of construction health and safety and relevant compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and travel regularly to project sites.
- A recognised qualification in construction, property, engineering, surveying or project management.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Experience within leisure, hospitality, retail, attractions or another customer-facing multi-site business would be advantageous, particularly where projects have been delivered within live operational environments.
About Us
AirHop is the UK's leading indoor activity park operator, creating unforgettable experiences for millions of guests every year. Our portfolio includes a range of exciting leisure brands, including AirHop, GoJumpIn, Jump Zone and Slick City, with parks across the UK.
We are part of Activeon, one of Europe's largest active entertainment groups, operating more than 75 locations across multiple countries. Together, we are committed to delivering safe, innovative and engaging experiences while continually investing in our people, parks and technology.
At AirHop, our success is built on exceptional people. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced and ambitious culture where innovation is encouraged, operational excellence is expected, and everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. As we continue to grow through new openings, acquisitions and investment, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills