Project Director
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 24 July 2026
Apply NowAn established and highly regarded main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a landmark residential development in East London. This flagship project comprises over 400 residential units alongside associated infrastructure, public realm, and external works.
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the planning, management, and successful delivery of a large-scale residential development.
- Lead and manage the project team, including Project Managers, Site Managers, Commercial, Design, Planning, and technical teams.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
- Ensure the project is delivered safely, in compliance with all current health and safety legislation and company procedures.
- Oversee programme management, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project milestones.
- Work closely with the commercial team to ensure robust cost control, reporting, procurement, and financial performance.
- Chair project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior management and the client.
- Drive quality standards throughout the project, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Manage design coordination and ensure buildability issues are resolved efficiently.
- Lead project planning and logistics to ensure efficient site operations.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture across the project team.
- Ensure successful handover, commissioning, and completion in line with contractual obligations.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager delivering major residential developments for a recognised main contractor.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering large-scale residential projects valued in excess of £100 million.
- Experience managing projects comprising 300+ residential units, ideally high-rise or mixed-use developments.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent commercial awareness and experience working alongside commercial teams to deliver profitable projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, programme management, and design coordination.
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK Building Regulations, health and safety legislation, and quality management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining programme, quality, and budget objectives.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- SMSTS.
- CSCS Black Manager Card.
- First Aid at Work (preferred).
- Full UK driving licence.
Personal Attributes
- Strong strategic thinker with excellent decision-making ability.
- Inspirational leader with outstanding communication skills.
- Commercially astute and results driven.
- Highly organised with exceptional planning and problem-solving skills.
- Calm under pressure with the ability to manage complex, high-value projects.
- Committed to delivering projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Car allowance or company vehicle.
- Private healthcare.
- Pension contribution.
- Annual leave plus additional company benefits.
- Opportunity to lead a flagship residential development for a respected main contractor.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business delivering major projects across London and the South East.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the planning, management, and successful delivery of a large-scale residential development.
- Lead and manage the project team, including Project Managers, Site Managers, Commercial, Design, Planning, and technical teams.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
- Ensure the project is delivered safely, in compliance with all current health and safety legislation and company procedures.
- Oversee programme management, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project milestones.
- Work closely with the commercial team to ensure robust cost control, reporting, procurement, and financial performance.
- Chair project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior management and the client.
- Drive quality standards throughout the project, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Manage design coordination and ensure buildability issues are resolved efficiently.
- Lead project planning and logistics to ensure efficient site operations.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture across the project team.
- Ensure successful handover, commissioning, and completion in line with contractual obligations.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager delivering major residential developments for a recognised main contractor.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering large-scale residential projects valued in excess of £100 million.
- Experience managing projects comprising 300+ residential units, ideally high-rise or mixed-use developments.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent commercial awareness and experience working alongside commercial teams to deliver profitable projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, programme management, and design coordination.
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK Building Regulations, health and safety legislation, and quality management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining programme, quality, and budget objectives.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- SMSTS.
- CSCS Black Manager Card.
- First Aid at Work (preferred).
- Full UK driving licence.
Personal Attributes
- Strong strategic thinker with excellent decision-making ability.
- Inspirational leader with outstanding communication skills.
- Commercially astute and results driven.
- Highly organised with exceptional planning and problem-solving skills.
- Calm under pressure with the ability to manage complex, high-value projects.
- Committed to delivering projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Car allowance or company vehicle.
- Private healthcare.
- Pension contribution.
- Annual leave plus additional company benefits.
- Opportunity to lead a flagship residential development for a respected main contractor.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business delivering major projects across London and the South East.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation