Project Director

Project Director required (Bespoke Residential / Custom Builder)

Role Overview

The Project Director for a bespoke or luxury residential builder in the UK leads the end-to-end delivery of high-value, architectural, and custom-built residential projects (typically ranging from prime London/country estates to bespoke architectural homes). You act as the primary bridge between ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, architects, interior designers, commercial teams, and site delivery units.

Key Responsibilities

* Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the main executive point of contact for private clients, project managers, and architectural/design consultants throughout the design and construction lifecycle. [1, 2]

* Project Delivery & Quality: Ensure ultra-high-end finish quality, material integrity, and design intent are executed precisely on-site without compromising structural or architectural details.

* Commercial & Financial Control: Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, valuations, variations, and profit margins in close collaboration with the commercial/quantity surveying team.

* Programme & Resource Planning: Direct master construction programs, procurement schedules for long-lead bespoke/imported materials, and site-wide logistics.

* Supply Chain & Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage project managers, site managers, and specialist artisan subcontractors/trades tailored to bespoke craftsmanship.

* Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to UK Building Regulations, CDM 2015 safety standards, planning conditions, and bespoke contract protocols (such as JCT Design and Build).

* Required Qualifications & Experience

* Experience: Experienced in construction management with a proven portfolio of delivering high-end bespoke residential, luxury refurbishment, or architectural new-build projects.

* Attributes: Exceptional diplomatic communication skills, aesthetic sensitivity, commercial acumen, and high attention to detail suited to discerning private clients
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed