Project Director

Hiring: Project Director
Location: Southwark, London
Scheme: -200m mixed-use, residentially led, RC Frame.

We are looking for an experienced Project Director, to join our client and oversee a -200m job in SE London.

You have operational control over the development, ensuring seamless execution from procurement to completion. You will be responsible for health & safety, project sequencing, supply chain management, and stakeholder engagement. This is a senior leadership role, demanding a strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the development industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams, including recruitment and chairing key meetings.
• Oversee third-party management and ensure all agreements are in place.
• Ensure compliance with planning obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement construction sequencing and logistics strategies.
• Manage procurement strategies and oversee the tendering process.
• Forecast project costs, develop budgets, and mitigate risks.
• Drive design leadership from planning through to completion.
• Ensure full implementation of a quality assurance system.
• Liaise with funders, investors, and partners, preparing external reports.
• Administer project change control and develop a handover management plan.
• Collaborate with customer care teams to ensure client satisfaction.

About You

• Extensive experience in large-scale construction project management.
• A strong track record in commercial management and risk assessment.
• Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
• A hands-on approach to problem-solving and strategic planning.
• Deep knowledge of the residential development industry.