Project Director

Lord Search & Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead a GBP60m+ high-rise residential development in Milton Keynes. This prestigious project offers the opportunity to redefine urban living with modern amenities and exceptional design. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring it is completed on time and within budget. Ideal for a proven leader with strong communication skills and deep knowledge of construction methodologies, this role offers a competitive salary and a significant career opportunity.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration and benefits package

Career-defining opportunity with long-term prospects

Be part of a high-performing team with a strong project pipeline

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering high-rise residential schemes over GBP50m.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and contract administration.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and budgets at an executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage all project stakeholders, including client and key suppliers.
• Oversee programme, risk management, budget control, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budget Control

Education

MCIOB

MRICS

Relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, or project management

Job description

Job Opportunity: Project Director GBP60m+ High-Rise Residential Development

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive + Package

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a proven leader with experience delivering large-scale, high rise residential projects from inception to completion We are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the delivery of a landmark GBP60m+ high-rise residential development in Milton Keynes.

The Project

A prestigious new-build scheme that will redefine urban living, this development will comprise 20 storeys and high-spec residential units, featuring modern amenities and cutting-edge design. With planning approved and enabling works underway, we are seeking a Director to take full control of the delivery phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Manage all project stakeholders, including the client, consultants, main contractor, and key suppliers
• Oversee programme, risk management, budget control, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Drive progress meetings, manage commercial performance, and handle any escalated issues proactively
• Act as the key point of contact for strategic decision-making on-site and in board-level meetings

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in successfully delivering high-rise residential schemes over GBP50m in value
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Deep understanding of construction methodology, contract administration (JCT/Design & Build), and programme delivery
• Adept in managing stakeholders, budgets, risk, and reporting at an executive level
• Relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, or project management (MCIOB, MRICS, or similar preferred)

Why Join

• Lead one of the region s most significant residential developments
• Be part of a forward-thinking, high-performing team with a strong project pipeline
• Excellent remuneration and benefits package
• Career-defining opportunity with long-term prospects