The Opportunity

An established high-end residential developer is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a prestigious, large-scale residential development in Henley-on-Thames.

The project involves the extensive refurbishment of a substantial country house, alongside significant new-build elements, including bespoke leisure facilities, additional outbuildings and associated site-wide infrastructure.

This is a major, high-value development for a private high-net-worth client, requiring an experienced Project Director with a proven track record delivering complex, high-end residential refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for project delivery, overseeing the construction programme, commercial performance, design coordination, quality and site teams while maintaining close relationships with the client and wider professional team.

Previous experience delivering high-end residential refurbishments is essential. Candidates must have experience managing substantial luxury residential projects, ideally involving country houses, private estates or similarly prestigious properties.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion.

Lead and oversee project teams, including Project Managers, Site Managers and specialist subcontractors.

Ensure the project is delivered to the highest standards of quality, workmanship and finish.

Maintain oversight of all construction activities, ensuring delivery aligns with the agreed project objectives.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as the senior point of contact for the client and wider professional team.

Maintain strong working relationships with architects, consultants, designers and specialist contractors.

Lead client meetings, provide regular progress updates and manage expectations throughout the project.

Ensure the client''s vision and design intent are delivered accurately.

Commercial & Financial Management

Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, valuations and variations.

Work closely with the commercial and quantity surveying teams to maintain financial control and protect project margins.

Monitor financial performance and identify potential commercial risks.

Ensure procurement strategies and contractual obligations are effectively managed.

Programme & Construction Management

Oversee the master construction programme and ensure key milestones are achieved.

Manage procurement strategies, including long-lead and bespoke materials.

Coordinate construction activities across the main house, leisure facilities, outbuildings and wider infrastructure.

Identify and resolve programme, logistical and construction challenges.

Team & Supply Chain Management

Lead, develop and manage the wider project delivery team.

Oversee the appointment and performance of specialist subcontractors and trades.

Ensure the right resources are in place to deliver the project successfully.

Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and site management.

Essential Requirements

Extensive experience in a senior construction management position, ideally as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager.

Proven experience delivering high-end residential refurbishment projects.

A strong portfolio of substantial luxury residential developments, country houses, private estates or bespoke properties.

Experience managing complex projects involving multiple construction disciplines and specialist contractors.

Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and financial performance.

Excellent programme management and project delivery capabilities.

Experience managing client relationships, architects, consultants and specialist design teams.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate multidisciplinary project teams.

Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

The Opportunity

This is a permanent opportunity to take a senior leadership position on a substantial, prestigious residential development in Henley-on-Thames.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for delivering a complex country house refurbishment alongside new leisure facilities, bespoke outbuildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure.

Please note: Previous experience delivering high-end residential refurbishment projects is essential. Candidates with exclusively commercial construction, volume housebuilding or standard new-build residential backgrounds will not be suitable.