Role overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Director to join our team within Vistry South London, at our Enfield site. As our Project Director, you will oversee the construction and successful delivery of a mixed‑use residential development comprising 305 units across three concrete‑frame buildings. The scheme includes a 32‑storey high‑rise tower, a 6‑storey shoulder block, and a range of townhouse units, all constructed within a live, complex urban environment.

You will have full responsibility for managing the project’s operational delivery, ensuring works are carried out safely, to design intent, to programme, and to the required quality standards. This role requires leadership of the site team, technical oversight, and strong coordination with design, commercial, planning, and client‑side stakeholders.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
  • Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 2 Volunteering days per annum
  • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
  • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Share save and share incentive schemes
  • Christmas company shutdown
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• In return, what we would like from you...
  • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
  • Proven experience leading high‑rise residential or mixed‑use projects, ideally 25+ storeys.
  • Experience in senior role within the construction, property development or housing industry.
  • Experience of leading major regeneration projects 
  • Experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of individuals and organisations including professional consultants, local authorities, Registered Providers/Clients involved in the development process
  • Excellent knowledge of the planning system and development process, design and technical issues relevant to house building and affordable housing contracts, commercial processes, sales processes and the post completion customer service approach.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to lead and drive the development process
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on programme
  • Passionate about Construction and exceptional Customer Service.
  • Keen eye for detail and awareness of the technical detail in drawings.
  • A full and valid driving licence
  • Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
  • Thorough, with strong attention to detail
  • Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
  • Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels and positively motivate teams and individuals to deliver
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Self-sufficient in terms of IT - proficient in MS Office programmes, and development software e.g. 4Projects, COINS
  • Ability to delegate when required
  • Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the region and as required
  • Demonstrable expertise with unitized cladding systems including procurement, design coordination, installation methodologies, and QA processes.
  • Strong working knowledge of concrete-frame construction, temporary works, logistics, and tower-crane operations.
  • Excellent leadership and team‑management skills, with the ability to drive performance and build strong relationships.
  • Strong understanding of CDM, Building Regulations, and façade safety requirements.
  • Ability to manage complex programmes and solve technical challenges efficiently.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

  Desirable...

  • Degree qualified in a relevant qualification, i.e. Construction Management / Project Management.
  • Management/Leadership Training e.g. ILM
• More about the Project Director role...
  • Lead the integration of the commercial, technical, financial, sales, customer service elements on the project.
  • Progress and deliver the planning and preconstruction elements of new projects.
  • Drive the progress of projects and mitigate against slippage to ensure delivery to agreed timescales.
  • Maintain excellent communication with the business unit board, project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner.
  • When required, organise, lead/attend and minute client and /or internal project meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent Vistry.
  • Follow the internal process, ensuring all systems including 4Projects, Keys and COINS are maintained with accurate information at all times.
  • Resolve problems through collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
  • Comply with all Group’s policies including Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry. 

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