Director, Super Prime Residential

Curio Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Careers is seeking a senior leader to head the cost and project management function for its luxury property practice in London. You will oversee budgets from feasibility to final account on £10m–£50m projects, driving delivery and reporting.

The role requires MRICS or FRICS, deep experience on super-prime residential properties (including international work), and strong knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement routes.

Qualifications

• MRICS or FRICS qualification is essential.
• Experience with super-prime residential properties (incl. international work).
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement routes.

Responsibilities

• Own cost management from feasibility to final account for £10m–£50m projects.
• Lead delivery through construction, including programme, contractor oversight, risk and handover.
• Build and develop a team across the UK and abroad.
• Represent the firm in client meetings and industry engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Project delivery

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS or FRICS

Job description

A real estate consultancy in London, advising private clients on exceptional homes in the UK and overseas. The firm is extending its service to support clients from feasibility right through to handover, and it needs a senior leader to run that side of the business.

The role

You will head the cost and project management function, with responsibility for both the numbers and the delivery. Projects are typically in the £10m to £50m range.

• Own cost management from the first budget to the final account, including cost plans, tenders, valuations, change control and reporting
• Lead delivery through construction, including programme, contractor oversight, risk and handover
• Build and develop a strong team across the UK and abroad
• Hold the firm to the high standards of reporting its clients expect
• Work alongside fellow Directors and the data team, drawing on in-house cost benchmarks built from live project data
• Be the face of the firm in client meetings and across the industry

About you

• A chartered surveyor (MRICS or FRICS), which is essential
• Substantial experience on super-prime residential, such as listed townhouses, basements, bespoke interiors and country houses, ideally with international work
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and the main procurement routes, with direct experience as Contract Administrator
• Experience with UHNW clients, family offices and their advisers, and discretion that comes naturally
• A leader who stays close to the detail
• Warm, engaging and confident in a room, a natural networker who brings energy to a team and represents the firm well

Why consider it

A senior role at a respected name in luxury property, with a real say in how a new service takes shape. You would work on exceptional homes for clients who expect the best, alongside a team that cares about getting it right.