Residential Development Director: Delivery Leader (London)

Deverell Smith Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Ltd is recruiting for a Development Director to lead delivery of high-value private-for-sale residential schemes across London and the South. The role combines technical design oversight with commercial leadership, guiding projects from cradle to completion.

You will manage in-house Design, Project Management and Construction teams, drive procurement and cost control, and ensure schemes meet business plans, budgets and programmes.

Qualifications

• Development or project delivery experience on private-for-sale residential schemes, ideally in London and the South.
• Proven track record of delivering schemes from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion.
• Cradle to grave understanding of the development lifecycle, including appraisals, planning, procurement and delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of design, construction and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of residential schemes from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion and handover.
• Lead, manage and develop the in-house Design, Project Management and Construction teams.
• Drive technical design, procurement and construction, ensuring schemes are buildable, cost-effective and suited to the private-for-sale market.
• Establish and manage project programmes, budgets and key delivery milestones.
• Monitor project performance and take decisive action to manage risk and maintain delivery.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and external consultants.

Skills

Delivery leadership on residential

RIBA Stage 3 to completion

Cradle to grave development lifecycle

Technical design and building regs

Commercial mindset

Lead in-house multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Deverell Smith Ltd is recruiting for a Development Director to lead delivery of high-value private-for-sale residential schemes across London and the South. The role combines technical design oversight with commercial leadership, guiding projects from cradle to completion.

You will manage in-house Design, Project Management and Construction teams, drive procurement and cost control, and ensure schemes meet business plans, budgets and programmes.