Project Director, Real Estate

psd group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-capitalised property company in the United Kingdom seeks a Project Director to oversee the delivery of high-quality commercial developments across London and the South East. The ideal candidate will have a significant track record in complex commercial projects, excellent leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers substantial autonomy and direct access to decision-makers, making it a rare opportunity to drive ambitious projects forward.

Qualifications

• Significant track record delivering complex commercial developments in London/South East.
• Strong technical and commercial capability under pressure.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development delivery across multiple commercial schemes.
• Manage consultant and contractor appointments and procurement strategy.
• Oversee planning, risk management, and design coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Relevant qualification (MRICS/MCIOB/Construction or Engineering degree)

Job description

Project Director – Commercial Development (London & South East)

A well‑capitalised, privately owned property company, employing c80 people in London, with a long‑term investment horizon is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of a high‑quality pipeline of commercial developments across London and the South East.

Reporting to the Managing Director and Head of Development you will take full ownership of projects from feasibility and planning through procurement, construction and handover. You’ll provide clear leadership to internal stakeholders and external consultant teams, driving programme, cost, quality, safety and ESG outcomes while maintaining a pragmatic, solutions‑led approach.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end development delivery across multiple commercial schemes (new build and refurbishment).
• Manage consultant and contractor appointments, procurement strategy and contract administration (typically JCT).
• Oversee planning and pre‑construction activities, risk management, value engineering and design coordination.
• Own reporting, governance and stakeholder management, including local authorities, occupiers and funder representatives where relevant.
• Ensure best‑in‑class health & safety, sustainability, and quality standards through to completion.

About you

• Significant track record delivering complex commercial developments in London/South East (office, mixed‑use, industrial/logistics or life sciences).
• Strong technical and commercial capability with confident decision‑making under pressure.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills; comfortable operating in a lean, high‑accountability environment.
• Relevant qualification (MRICS/MCIOB/Construction or Engineering degree) preferred.

This is a rare opportunity to join a nimble platform with real autonomy, direct access to decision‑makers, and the backing to execute ambitious, high‑impact projects.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Real Estate and Construction