Project Director

JR United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national residential developer is seeking a Project Director to oversee high-quality Build-to-Rent and PBSA schemes across the UK. This role requires excellence in project governance, stakeholder management, and contract negotiation, and offers a chance to work in a forward-thinking organization that values employee development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous bonus schemes

Investment in employee wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of client-side delivery of complex residential developments.
• Experience with JCT Design & Build contracts.
• Strong ability to manage risk and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project governance and manage financial and design outputs.
• Negotiate and procure contracts with main contractors.
• Coordinate with internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Job description

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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.