Project Director

Project Director - Major Mixed-Use Development | London

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a landmark mixed-use development in London on behalf of a highly regarded residential developer.
This is a rare chance to join a project at a pivotal stage, with approximately 18 months of pre-construction before the main build commences. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the development, leading the project from planning and design through to construction and final delivery.
This is a true project leadership role, requiring oversight of every discipline rather than a purely construction-focused approach.

The Development

Landmark mixed-use scheme comprising approximately (Apply online only) residential units
Three-phase development
Construction over an existing basement structure
High-quality private residential homes with resident amenities
Commercial space including retail and office accommodation
Long-term estate ownership, placing significant emphasis on quality, coordination and operational excellence

The Role

As Project Director, you will be responsible for the overall success of the development, providing strategic leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Taking full ownership of the project from pre-construction through to completion
Leading design, planning, technical, commercial and construction teams
Managing Gateway approvals and statutory processes
Coordinating consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders
Driving programme delivery throughout the extensive pre-construction phase
Ensuring the project is fully coordinated before construction commences
Overseeing the successful delivery of the residential, commercial and amenity elements
Working closely with operational and estate management teams to ensure a high-quality long-term asset

About You

To be considered, you will have:

A proven track record delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use developments
Extensive pre-construction and design management experience
The ability to lead complex projects from inception through delivery
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance programme, cost and quality
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external consultants
Previous responsibility for schemes of 350+ residential units or similarly complex developments

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead one of London's most significant residential-led developments for a well-established developer with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects