At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-end residential projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
- Company: Renowned residential contractor with prestigious projects across London and the South East.
- Benefits: Significant responsibility, career growth, and the chance to work on luxury residences.
- Other info: Opportunity to become a key figure in a growing construction team.
- Why this job: Join a top-tier team and make your mark on exceptional residential developments.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-end project delivery and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Our client is a highly regarded residential contractor with a strong pipeline of prestigious schemes across London and the South East. Working on behalf of UHNW private clients, the business specialises in exceptional one-off residences, including luxury town houses, mansions and private estates. Their portfolio includes projects across some of London’s most sought after locations.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Director to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a major high-end residential scheme. This is a senior appointment within the business and would suit someone who is comfortable taking full ownership of a project, leading the delivery team and acting as a key point of contact for the client and wider professional team.
The Role
- Taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a major super prime residential project
- Leading the project from pre-construction and mobilisation through to completion and handover
- Managing and providing direction to the wider project and site management team
- Acting as a senior point of contact for the client, consultants and key stakeholders
- Driving programme, quality, health & safety and commercial performance
- Working closely with the commercial team to manage budgets, procurement and project risk
- Maintaining the exceptional standards of quality and finish expected within the super prime market
- Managing specialist subcontractors and maintaining strong relationships across the supply chain
- Identifying and resolving project challenges before they impact programme or delivery
- Providing clear reporting and project updates to the senior leadership team
- Ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required standard
The Individual
- Significant experience delivering high end or super prime residential projects
- Previous experience operating at Project Director level, or as a senior Project Manager ready to step into a wider leadership role
- A strong background with a reputable residential contractor or specialist high end contractor
- Experience taking overall responsibility for complex, high value projects
- Excellent knowledge of high end finishes, detailing and quality control
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness
- Excellent client facing and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to lead, motivate and get the best from project teams
- A calm, solutions focused approach with the ability to take ownership and make decisions
- A strong track record of delivering projects from inception through to completion
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor delivering some of the highest quality residential projects in the UK. The successful individual will be given significant responsibility from the outset, with the opportunity to become a key figure within the construction team as the business continues to grow.
Project Director in London employer: Londinium Recruitment
Join a well-respected main contractor that prioritises quality and employee development in the heart of London. With a strong order book and exciting residential projects on the horizon, this company offers a collaborative work culture, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to lead impactful developments while working closely with a supportive senior management team. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment that values excellence and innovation.
