At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the final stages of a major London regeneration project and ensure smooth operational handover.
- Company: High-profile construction firm involved in landmark developments.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, potential for contract extension, and impactful work experience.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to a landmark development in West London.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a transformative project while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in managing complex construction projects and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
A major London regeneration project is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the final stages of delivery and close-out of a landmark mixed-use development in West London.
With the main contractor’s works now substantially complete, the role will take ownership of the remaining construction, commercial and operational close-out activities, ensuring a smooth transition from project delivery into fully operational assets.
Reporting into the project’s key ownership and operating stakeholders, you will provide senior leadership across:
- Project close-out & construction management – overseeing remaining works, including insurance repair works, and Day 2/Day 3 packages
- Practical Completion & handover – driving completion, testing, commissioning, certification and handover documentation
- Commercial closure – leading final accounts, variations, claims, contingency and project cost reporting
- Risk & governance – managing outstanding risks, contractual obligations and approvals
- Defects management – overseeing resolution of critical defects and contractor performance
- Stakeholder management – engaging confidently with investors, funders, development teams, occupiers, operators and local authorities
- Final project closure – ensuring all contractual, statutory, documentation and sign-off requirements are completed
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager/Project Director with significant experience managing complex developments through the final stages of delivery and into operational handover.
- Strong major-project construction and close-out experience
- Excellent commercial and contractual understanding
- Strong investor, funder and senior stakeholder management skills
- The gravitas to lead consultants, contractors and operational teams
- Experience working across complex mixed-use, hospitality, commercial or regeneration projects
- A pragmatic, hands-on approach to resolving issues and driving projects to completion
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile London regeneration project at a critical stage, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on successful completion, handover and operational readiness.
Project Manager - Construction Project Management in London employer: People Group
Join a leading player in London's regeneration landscape, where your expertise as a Construction Project Director will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee development, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth. Located in the vibrant Kensington area, you will enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic environment that is at the forefront of transforming communities.
