Construction Project Director – Client Side

Project Director - Major London Regeneration Location: Kensington, London Start: November 2026 Duration: 5-month minimum contract, likely to extend A major London regeneration project is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the final stages of delivery and close-out of a landmark mixed-use development in West London.With the main contractor’s works now substantially complete, the role will take ownership of the remaining construction, commercial and operational close-out activities, ensuring a smooth transition from project delivery into fully operational assets. The roleReporting into the project’s key ownership and operating stakeholders, you will provide senior leadership across:Project close-out & construction management – overseeing remaining works, including insurance repair works, and Day 2/Day 3 packagesPractical Completion & handover – driving completion, testing, commissioning, certification and handover documentationCommercial closure – leading final accounts, variations, claims, contingency and project cost reportingRisk & governance – managing outstanding risks, contractual obligations and approvalsDefects management – overseeing resolution of critical defects and contractor performanceOperational readiness – ensuring FM and operational teams are fully prepared for transitionStakeholder management – engaging confidently with investors, funders, development teams, occupiers, operators and local authoritiesFinal project closure – ensuring all contractual, statutory, documentation and sign-off requirements are completed About youWe are looking for a Senior Project Manager/Project Director with significant experience managing complex developments through the final stages of delivery and into operational handover.You will need to demonstrate:Strong major-project construction and close-out experienceExcellent commercial and contractual understandingProven experience managing Practical Completion and handoverStrong investor, funder and senior stakeholder management skillsThe gravitas to lead consultants, contractors and operational teamsExperience working across complex mixed-use, hospitality, commercial or regeneration projectsA pragmatic, hands-on approach to resolving issues and driving projects to completion This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile London regeneration project at a critical stage, with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on successful completion, handover and operational readiness. Please apply with CV for further information or a confidential discussion