Project Director

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in London is seeking a Project Director for a major residential regeneration project in West London. The role involves overseeing the PCSA phase of a multi-phased development, with responsibilities including design coordination, procurement, and client engagement. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with large-scale projects, particularly in the residential sector, and have strong leadership and communication skills. This opportunity includes a competitive salary package with significant benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

8% pension

28 days holiday

Work-related travel covered

Professional subscriptions covered

Qualifications

• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors required.
• Track record of delivering projects over £60M preferred.
• Experience in managing PCSA agreements advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PCSA phase with design coordination, procurement, and client engagement.
• Drive project delivery, managing quality, commercial targets, and team leadership.
• Report to Project Director and engage with board-level stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Design Coordination

Procurement

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Chartered MCIOB or equivalent

Job description

Project Director Major Residential Regeneration West London

Salary: Up to GBP140,000 basic + GBP8,000 car/travel allowance, private healthcare, 8% pension, 28 days holiday, all professional subscriptions and work-related travel covered

Location: West London

Start Date: ASAP

Skilled Careers is proud to have been exclusively retained to search for a Project Director on behalf of a London-based Tier 1 main contractor. Following multiple phase wins on one of the capital s largest regeneration schemes and several tenders in progress, our client is looking to appoint a highly experienced Project Director to join their expanding team.

About the Contractor:

• Group turnover approaching GBP2BN

• London region operates autonomously with GBP150M+ turnover, focusing solely on private clients

• Projects from GBP30M bespoke cut-and-carve to GBP1BN+ multi-phase regeneration schemes

• Leadership team in place for over 20 years, fostering low staff turnover and a culture of mentorship and development

• 80% repeat business with blue-chip and institutional clients

Please Note: I ve met the Operations Director personally, and Skilled Careers has an established and successful track record placing senior hires with this business, including at Project Director level.

The Project:

A multi-phased regeneration development in West London delivering 7,000+ homes, including traditional and RC frame apartments up to 28 storeys. Phase two is currently at PCSA stage, with site start planned for August 2026.

The Role:

The appointed Project Director will lead the PCSA phase, with responsibility for design coordination, procurement, and client engagement. Once construction commences, the role transitions into full project delivery driving programme, quality, commercial targets, and team leadership through to final completion. You will report into a long-serving Project Director and directly engage with board-level stakeholders.

The person:

Candidate Requirements:

• Ideally Chartered (MCIOB or equivalent in a construction-related discipline)

• Demonstrated experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors

• Proven track record delivering new build schemes valued at GBP60M+, preferably in the residential or comparable sector

• Currently operating at Senior Project Manager or Project Director level with full accountability for project delivery

• Experience reporting to Operations Directors and Board-level stakeholders

• Strong pre-construction credentials, including the ability to set up and manage PCSA agreements on large-scale developments

• Gateway two framework experience advantageous but not

• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage professionally and effectively across all levels, both internally and externally

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, please apply with your updated CV, all applications will be viewed and all conversations are undisclosed and private and confidential.