Head of Project Management

Capstone Recruitment UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Project Delivery for a prominent real estate company in Central London. This senior role involves overseeing project delivery across a diverse portfolio, ensuring projects align with sustainability objectives and are delivered to high standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive operational change. This position offers a chance to work with one of London's most respected firms, fostering innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex, large-scale commercial or mixed-use developments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project delivery function.
• Oversee the delivery of major developments from inception to completion.
• Champion sustainability goals and drive achievement of targets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Head of Project Delivery – Great Portland Estates (GPE)

Central London

Capstone Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of GPE to appoint a Head of Project Delivery, a pivotal role within one of London’s most respected and forward‑thinking real estate companies.

GPE is renowned for delivering some of the capital’s most high‑profile, design‑led commercial and mixed‑use developments. The business combines a deep understanding of London’s built environment with an innovative approach to sustainability, technology, and customer experience.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing and evolving GPE’s project delivery function across a diverse development portfolio. The successful candidate will be a critical thinker with extensive project management experience and a proven track record of delivering major, commercially led schemes in central London.

You will lead delivery of key projects, ensure the business continues to achieve its net zero carbon and social value objectives, and promote innovation and continuous improvement in design, procurement, and construction delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project delivery function, ensuring clarity of objectives, consistent quality, and team growth.
• Oversee the delivery of major developments from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Champion GPE’s sustainability goals, driving achievement of annual environmental and social value targets.
• Implement robust cost control, procurement, and reporting strategies across all projects.
• Ensure best practice in design, risk, and quality management, and foster a strong culture of health and safety.
• Promote innovation through technology, design, and flexible working approaches.
• Encourage collaboration across all business functions, ensuring excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent GPE with professionalism and integrity, living by the company’s brand pillars; Greater Choice. Trusted Partner. Driving Innovation. Future London.

About You

• Proven experience leading complex, large‑scale commercial or mixed‑use developments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• A strategic, forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to challenge convention and drive cultural and operational change.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative and dynamic individual with high professional standards and integrity.

How to Apply

This search is being exclusively managed by Capstone Property Recruitment.

To apply, please contact Rob Joslin (Director) on [phone] or email [e-mail].

Please note: All third‑party or direct applications to Great Portland Estates will be forwarded to Capstone Recruitment. To ensure your application is considered, please follow the process outlined above.