Project Director - Fit Out

Job Description

Project Director – Luxury Commercial Fit-Out & Heritage Refurbishment Location: City of London Sector: Commercial Fit-Out | Grade II Listed Refurbishment | Luxury Workspace | Heritage Buildings An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a landmark £40M Grade II listed refurbishment in the heart of the City of London. Working for a market-leading specialist commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor, you will take full responsibility for transforming a prestigious heritage building into an exceptional, design-led workplace, seamlessly blending historic architecture with premium contemporary office space. This flagship development demands an accomplished construction leader with a proven track record of delivering complex commercial refurbishments, luxury fit-out projects and technically challenging heritage schemes. . This is a rare opportunity to lead one of London's most prestigious commercial refurbishment schemes while working with a contractor renowned for delivering some of the UK's finest workplace environments.

The Role As Project Director, you will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of this £40M flagship project, providing leadership across operational, commercial and client functions while ensuring exceptional standards are achieved throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a £40M Grade II listed commercial refurbishment and luxury fit-out project from pre-construction through to practical completion and client handover.
• Lead, inspire and develop the senior project team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture across construction, commercial and design disciplines.
• Develop and implement the overall project delivery strategy, ensuring programme, budget and operational objectives are achieved.
• Act as the principal senior point of contact for the client, consultants, architects, heritage specialists and key stakeholders, building trusted relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the successful delivery of refurbishment works within a listed building environment, ensuring the preservation of historic features while integrating high-end modern workplace solutions.
• Ensure exemplary standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance are embedded across all project activities.
• Oversee project programming, logistics, procurement and resource planning, proactively managing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the commercial team to manage project budgets, forecasting, procurement, change control and overall financial performance.
• Chair executive project meetings, client reviews and senior stakeholder updates, providing accurate reporting to business leadership.
• Champion quality throughout the project, ensuring exceptional workmanship and luxury finishes are delivered to the highest standards.
• Lead the resolution of complex operational and technical challenges while maintaining programme certainty and client confidence.
• Mentor and develop senior project staff, encouraging continuous improvement and promoting best practice across the business.

About You

• Proven experience operating as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager delivering major commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Demonstrable experience successfully delivering projects valued between £20M and £50M within the commercial construction sector.
• Experience delivering Grade II listed refurbishments, heritage projects or technically complex city centre developments.
• Strong understanding of luxury commercial interiors, premium finishes and high-specification workplace environments.
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills, with experience leading large multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities, capable of building long-term trusted relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience overseeing project financial performance, contractual matters and risk management.
• Excellent programme management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of current construction legislation, health and safety requirements and industry best practice.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional memberships and industry accreditations would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead one of the City of London's most prestigious commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Strategic leadership role delivering a landmark £40M Grade II listed luxury workspace development.
• Long-term career progression with a market-leading commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor.
• Exposure to technically challenging heritage refurbishment and premium workplace projects.
• A collaborative culture focused on quality, innovation and delivery excellence.
• Highly competitive executive salary, comprehensive benefits package and performance-related bonus