Construction Project Director - Build to Rent

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment management business in London seeks a Project Director to oversee project delivery, ensuring completion on time and within budget. The role involves liaising with various teams, managing project documentation, and promoting health and safety standards. This position offers significant career development opportunities in a dynamic environment focused on sustainable housing.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience within the property industry.
• Experience in contract documentation and administration processes.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of key project documents from planning to completion.
• Manage interior design programs and ensure timely fit-out delivery.
• Provide monthly Development Manager’s reports.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Numeracy

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Building or Quantity Surveying

Member of the RICS

Tools

MS Office

Database Management Programs

Job description

Job Description

The Role

Our client is looking to hire an ambitious and dynamic Project Director, reporting to the Construction Director. The role involves supporting pre-acquisition cost, technical, and programme activities, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet performance and quality standards. The Project Director will coordinate the production of key project documents, management, and reporting from planning through to project completion and handover.

The Business

Our client is a specialist UK build-to-rent residential investment management company that acquires, develops, manages, and operates high-quality rental properties in London and major UK cities on behalf of institutional capital partners. The business focuses on delivering sustainable, professionally managed housing, aiming to become the UK's leading investment and development manager in build-to-rent residential communities. The company seeks to develop a high-quality portfolio through site development, asset acquisition, forward funding, and M&A opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic real estate investment management firm with significant career development potential.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Investment and Property Management Teams on design and construction proposals
• Provide pipeline and underwriting support for costs, technical aspects, and programme management
• Represent the business during pre-acquisition negotiations with vendors
• Communicate owner objectives to the professional team and maintain the development brief
• Develop the brand for the asset in collaboration with relevant teams and consultants
• Manage development projects and oversee portfolio projects
• Lead professional team appointments and contractual negotiations
• Oversee pre-construction design and procurement
• Ensure delivery management aligns with contractors, including amenity design, procurement, fit-out, and handover processes
• Manage interior design programs, including appointment of consultants and procurement
• Advise on retail design and delivery during project execution
• Act as the primary contact for site and construction communications
• Resolve design issues with the design team
• Report on change impacts to programme and costs
• Collaborate with contractors and design teams on value engineering
• Assist in buildability reviews during pre-construction
• Support appointment of service providers during design and construction
• Alert leadership to potential risks affecting cost and schedule
• Provide monthly development reports
• Set targets for productivity, safety, sustainability, and defect management
• Contribute to ESG strategies and compliance monitoring
• Promote continuous improvement within teams
• Maintain high health and safety standards
• Assist in safety leadership and innovation initiatives
• Manage site-based marketing activities
• Support compliance monitoring during construction
• Develop and manage supply chain proposals
• Oversee installation of loose furniture and asset handover
• Monitor progress and manage close-out activities, including defect liability period

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or related field
• Membership of RICS or similar
• Knowledge of project and construction management, measurement, tendering, and contracts
• Understanding of building technology and construction processes
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office, project management software, and database management

Desired Experience & Skills:

• Project management experience in property or construction sectors
• Experience with project specification, procurement, and contract administration
• Experience managing external consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Leadership in development/professional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong numeracy and cash flow management skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively

If interested, please send your CV to [e-mail].