Property Director – Leading International Schools Group | €90k + bonus

Property Director – Leading International Schools Group | €90k + bonus - Location: Portugal (Multi-site, with travel between campuses) - Reporting to: Managing Director - Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity Are you a strategic property leader with a track record of delivering premium, large-scale developments? An established and growing international education provider is seeking a dynamic Property Director to oversee the development, management, and optimisation of a high-quality campus portfolio across Portugal. This is a senior leadership position where you will hold full accountability for capital projects (CAPEX), operational estate management (OPEX), and long-term asset optimisation across multiple sites. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment that balances strategic commercial vision with rigorous project delivery, this role offers an exceptional platform to shape the physical environment of future-generation learning. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute a long-term property strategy aligned with the group’s ambitious expansion and growth plans in Portugal. - Lead major multi-million-euro construction, expansion, and refurbishment projects from initial feasibility and planning applications through to delivery and final handover. - Manage comprehensive annual and multi-year property budgets, ensuring robust cost control, precise forecasting, and strategic procurement to deliver maximum value. - Oversee the procurement, SLAs, and performance metrics of architects, contractors, technical consultants, and facility suppliers. - Maintain strict adherence to Portuguese building codes, planning laws, health & safety legislation, and educational facility regulations. - Act as the pivotal link between corporate executives, local school leadership, investors, regulatory bodies, and municipal authorities. About you Essential Experience - Proven track record in a senior property or estates leadership role, ideally within education, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-site commercial portfolios. - Demonstrated success in successfully delivering large-scale commercial or campus-style construction developments from scratch. - Deep experience managing substantial CAPEX/OPEX budgets alongside navigating complex property contracts, leases, and local regulatory systems. - Strong background in supplier procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management. Skills & Qualifications - Professional accreditation is essential - Título Profissional de TSST - Fluency in English is required. Proficiency or fluency in Portuguese is highly advantageous to effectively manage local authorities and contractors. - Exceptional negotiation skills, a commercial mindset, robust project management capabilities, and the emotional intelligence to manage diverse stakeholders. What's on Offer - A competitive executive salary package tailored to experience. - The opportunity to lead high-profile, landmark educational developments in a booming European market. - A permanent, stable career path within a highly collaborative and well-funded international organisation.