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Overview

Client-side Project Director (Fixed Term Contract) THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE is to act as the development Client for a large residential scheme in Southeast London. The wider scheme consists of 386 units and was completed in two main phases in 2016 and 2020. A remedial programme is underway for a block from phase one, with residents relocated to temporary homes. The completion is expected in the second half of 2026, after which handover will be to a management company with leaseholders and involvement from a Housing Association and the Borough Council.

The project director balances a wide range of priorities, including resident engagement, coordinating with the construction contractor, and delivering remediation efficiently, safely, and to the required quality, budget and schedule. You will communicate progress to a varied group of stakeholders and prepare regular reports to the Board on progress, variations, stakeholder engagement and legal and insurance matters.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Act as the client representative to ensure the successful and timely conclusion of remediation works in a live residential environment.
• Engage with on-site technical and construction teams to maintain positive, productive, collaborative relationships among client, contractor, residents and other parties; champion evidence-based decision-making and problem-solving.
• Manage the project management and appointed communication teams in engagement, consultation and communication with leaseholders, renters and affordable housing providers and tenants.
• Lead sourcing, leasing and occupation of temporary rehousing decant and recant options and programme, considering contractor phasing and remediation requirements and any variations in properties.
• Engage with in-house and external commercial and legal advisors to mitigate business commercial, insurance and contractual risk.
• Work with in-house legal to prepare, negotiate, agree and execute settlement agreements with individual leaseholders.
• Oversee identification and provision of project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on behalf of the client.
• Be an active champion of safety first; exhibit visible safety behaviours and apply the safety framework consistently.
• Own and shape the project programme, keep it up-to-date, and communicate risks; formalise changes within the agreed timeframes.
• Ensure contractor has robust quality systems and monitor their operation in line with Mace’s service excellence principles.
• Manage and track project changes, progressing and formalising changes within the agreed timeframes.
• Maintain appropriate records and obtain requisite approvals for the works.
• Ensure handover documentation is provided, reviewed and approved in a timely manner prior to practical completion.
• Work with the client’s estate management service to resolve local issues and maintain regular, effective communication with residents and commercial leaseholders.

You’ll need to have

• Substantial previous experience in a project management and estate asset management role on medium-sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.
• Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
• CSCS card; experience of working client-side for a residential developer/developer-contractor.
• Highly developed communication, presentation and project planning skills; ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Successful track record of project management (including residential schemes with a construction value of £20-£50m+) and delivering to budgets; able to work to defined timescales and mitigate risk.
• Understanding of project and construction management methodologies (including schedule management).
• Excellent management and negotiation skills.

You’ll also have

• Deep expertise in the residential development sector including client-side project or construction management experience.
• Technical understanding of HSE rules and regulations relevant to residential development (including Building Safety Act 2022).
• High emotional intelligence.
• Experience collaborating with lawyers and insurers including dispute resolution and cost recovery.
• Commitment to Mace’s values and behaviours; inclusive approach; ability to partner with others to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to lead, guide and coordinate as client; empathetic to residents’ perspectives.
• Rational and evidence-based problem solving and analytical skills; self-aware and able to seek input when needed.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not fulfil all criteria, you may still be a strong candidate for this role or other roles within our organisation.

We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Construction

Location: Hackney, England, United Kingdom

Date posted: 6 days ago