Project Director

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an experienced Project Director to manage iconic commercial development projects in London. The role involves overseeing projects worth over £100m, ensuring quality delivery while leading multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates must have a proven track record in project management and a relevant professional qualification. This position offers a competitive salary up to £120,000 plus a package, with a collaborative office culture four days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for senior leadership

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering £100m+ office development projects in London.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate at board level.
• Demonstrable expertise across both new build commercial schemes and cut and carve projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle on major commercial development projects.
• Manage design, procurement, programme and cost to ensure best-in-class delivery.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams, providing direction and oversight.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Education

MRICS or other relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Project Director – Commercial Development

Location: London (4 days office based)

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Package

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead some of the capital’s most high-profile commercial development schemes, working with leading developers and investment clients on landmark office projects that shape London’s skyline.

The Role

You will take responsibility for major commercial projects from inception through to completion, managing teams and stakeholders while driving excellence across all stages of delivery. Projects range from large-scale new build office developments to complex cut and carve schemes, each with values exceeding £100m.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle on major commercial development projects
• Manage design, procurement, programme and cost to ensure best-in-class delivery
• Act as trusted advisor to blue chip developer and investment clients
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams, providing direction and oversight
• Ensure projects meet quality, time and budget expectations while mitigating risks

About You

• Proven track record of delivering £100m+ office development projects in London
• MRICS or other relevant professional qualification.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate at board level
• Demonstrable expertise across both new build commercial schemes and cut and carve projects
• Highly motivated, commercially astute, and delivery-focused

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £120,000 + Package
• Opportunity to lead landmark schemes with some of London’s most respected developers and investors
• A senior leadership role offering visibility, autonomy, and influence
• Collaborative working culture with a London office presence 4 days a week

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Project Director to make a tangible impact on the delivery of prestigious commercial developments across London.