Project Director

Reginald Gray; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in prime residential construction is seeking a Project Director to oversee high-value residential projects. You will lead teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project delivery with the utmost quality. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in luxury residential projects of 50M+ value. This senior role offers significant influence and visibility in a reputable firm focused on premier developments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Director or equivalent senior leadership role delivering prime residential projects of 50M+ value.
• Exceptional leadership and client-facing skills with the presence to operate at divisional level.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing complex, high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction across major prime residential projects (50M+).
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from preconstruction and planning through to delivery and handover.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with private clients, consultants, and stakeholders at the highest level.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Job description

Reginald Gray is delighted to be working exclusively with a market-leading contractor to appoint a Project Director to oversee the delivery of major prime residential projects valued in excess of 50M.

The Role

This is a senior, strategic position within the business. Reporting to the Divisional Director, the Project Director will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of complex, high-value residential schemes. You will lead large multi-disciplinary teams, manage key client and consultant relationships, and ensure projects are delivered with the quality, discretion, and attention to detail expected in the prime residential sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction across major prime residential projects (50M+)
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction and planning through to delivery and handover
• Build and maintain strong relationships with private clients, consultants, and stakeholders at the highest level
• Drive programme, commercial, and operational performance to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Uphold and promote the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and client service
• Lead, mentor, and inspire senior managers and project teams to perform at their best
• Ensure rigorous adherence to health, safety, and compliance standards

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven experience as a Project Director (or equivalent senior leadership role) delivering prime residential projects of 50M+ value
• A deep understanding of the demands of the luxury private residential sector
• Exceptional leadership and client-facing skills, with the presence to operate at divisional level
• A strategic mindset with the ability to manage detail where required
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing complex, high-value contracts

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a contractor with an outstanding reputation in prime residential construction. With a consistent pipeline of high-value schemes, this role offers genuine influence, divisional visibility, and the chance to deliver some of the most prestigious private residences in the market.

Equal Opportunities

Reginald Gray is an equal opportunities recruitment business. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.