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 schemes.
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
Reporting directly to the Construction Director, responsibilities will include:
* 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
We are keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:
* 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
Salary description
£140000.00 - £160000.00 per year