Job Reference: 2613

Company Description:

• Our client a well-known player in the Property and Real Estate sector. They have an excellent international footprint and now require a clientside Project Director to work on a legacy project that needs closing out.

Role Description:

• The role is an 18-month fixed-term full-time contract with potential for extension or conversion to permanent depending on project needs and candidate performance.
• This project is a part of a larger 386-unit development.
• You will be working closely with construction teams, residents, and stakeholders including the local council and housing associations.
• Act as the client’s representative on a large residential development, overseeing remediation and repair works.
• Lead day-to-day coordination between contractors, consultants, residents, and local stakeholders.
• Manage on-site operations, balancing technical delivery with resident relations and wider shareholder interests.
• Oversee project progress, reporting regularly to senior leadership and ensuring risks are managed proactively.
• Support tenant engagement, liaising with on-site management and communications teams to resolve concerns.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and relevant legislation throughout the project.
• Provide strategic leadership, maintaining control of timelines, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Represent the client in key meetings, fostering collaboration while managing potential contractor or resident tensions.
• The role requires managing high-pressure situations involving construction challenges and resident relations, demanding a calm, experienced leader.

Requirements:

• 20+ years’ experience in real estate development or construction, with proven senior leadership credentials.
• Must have residential experience on the client side.
• Must have the ability to represent ownership interests effectively.
• Deep understanding of the Building Safety Act and wider regulatory environment.
• High emotional intelligence, gravitas, and resilience to manage sensitive stakeholder relationships.
• Proven track record in tenant relations, stakeholder management, and contractor coordination.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure environments with competing demands.
• Preference for candidates with significant experience at director or senior construction manager level, ideally near the peak of their career.

Additional information

• The interview process will be 3 stages in person, and the process will move quickly because they need someone to start as soon as possible

To Apply:

To be considered for this Search please apply using the Apply button or please email your CV to apply@richmond-capital.co.uk quoting the reference number in the email title.

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