Project Director

Cobalt Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a 'Senior Consultant - Construction & Property' to lead groundbreaking residential projects across the UK. This role entails overseeing project governance and maintaining high-quality communications among stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience with complex residential developments and strong contract management skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous bonus schemes

Investment in employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Candidates with knowledge of residential developments, preferably BtR or PBSA.
• Experience in project governance and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and maintain high-quality project handovers.

Responsibilities

• Lead project governance, managing financial outputs and stakeholder reporting.
• Oversee consultant appointments and negotiate contracts with main contractors.
• Coordinate with internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Working knowledge of client-side delivery

Experience managing JCT Design & Build contracts

Strong communication skills

Risk management

Job description

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Senior Consultant - Construction & Property at Cobalt Recruitment

Cobalt is working with a leading national residential developer-operator delivering high-quality Build-to-Rent and PBSA schemes. This is a rare opportunity to lead best-in-class projects across the UK.

The Organisation

Our client is a pioneering, forward-thinking business shaping the future of residential living. With a strong pipeline of nationally significant projects, they offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment with genuine investment in employee wellbeing and development. Flexible working arrangements, generous bonus schemes, and industry-leading design and ESG standards are just a few of the benefits of joining their team.

The Role

As Project Director, you will take ownership of projects from early-stage design through to construction and handover. You’ll act as the client lead, managing complex stakeholder interfaces, consultant teams, commercial structures, procurement processes and governance procedures. This is a UK-wide role with a base in either Harrogate or London.

You will:

• Lead project governance, manage financial and design outputs, and ensure stakeholder reporting.
• Oversee consultant appointments and manage design to achieve key ESG and regulatory standards.
• Negotiate and procure contracts, including main contractors and key suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Development, ESG, Commercial, Operations) throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain high-quality handovers and support transition into operational management.

Skills needed

We are looking for candidates with:

• Working knowledge of the client-side delivery of complex residential developments, preferably BtR or PBSA.
• Experience managing JCT Design & Build contracts and negotiating procurement strategies.
• Strong communication, reporting, and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage risk, stakeholder expectations and internal approval processes.

Interviews are taking place shortly – apply now to secure your chance to work on landmark developments in a nationally significant role.

Additional statements

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don’t hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Real Estate and Construction

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