Project Director

Peabody; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in London seeks a Project Director for the Holloway Park residential development. You will oversee all aspects of its delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes. Responsibilities include managing construction teams, fostering stakeholder relationships, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in large-scale developments and exceptional leadership skills. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to community impact and positive outcomes for residents.

Benefits

30 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Two paid volunteering days each year

Flexible benefits scheme

Life assurance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, multi-phase residential developments.
• Experience in construction management delivery models or similar.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex programmes with multiple interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic delivery of the Holloway regeneration project across all phases.
• Manage construction management teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with planning, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Programme management

Education

Relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, or project management

Job description

Competitive salary + benefits

We’re looking for an accomplished and visionary Project Director to lead the delivery of the Holloway Park residential development. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development process, ensuring the successful delivery of each phase on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Peabody is delivering one of London’s most ambitious regeneration schemes at the former Holloway Prison site. This mixed-use development will transform the area with over 1,000 new homes, community spaces, and public realm improvements. The first phase—comprising over 400 apartments is currently under construction and due for completion in April 2028. Two further phases, delivering more than 650 additional homes, will commence in January 2028.

This landmark development has been procured by Peabody through construction management, requiring the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership and coordination across multiple stakeholders, contractors, and phases.

This is a unique opportunity to shape outstanding new homes, while influencing the organisation’s future development approach.

What you’ll lead

• Lead the strategic delivery of the Holloway regeneration project across all phases
• Manage construction management teams, consultants, and contractors
• Oversee programme, budget, risk, and quality assurance
• Ensure compliance with planning, regulatory, and sustainability requirements
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, local authority partners, and community stakeholders
• Champion health and safety and drive continuous improvement across the project lifecycle

What you’ll need

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, multi-phase residential or mixed-use developments
• Experience in construction management delivery models or similar
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex programmes with multiple interfaces
• Relevant professional qualifications in construction, engineering, or project management desirable

Why join us?

At Peabody, our values guide everything we do — Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

You’ll be joining a committed and mission-driven team working to deliver safer homes and positive outcomes for thousands of residents.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• two paid volunteering days each year
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution

Please read before Applying

• Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
• Interview Dates : Interviews will take place in person at our offices in Westminster Bridge Road over the 6th and 8th of January 2026

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you — and you want to help shape the future of building safety at Peabody — we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the ideal fit for this role.

Closing date : 21st December 2025 at midnight