Project Director

Peabody is delivering one of London’s most ambitious regeneration schemes at the former Holloway Prison site. This mixed-use development will transform the area with over 1,000 new homes, community spaces, and public realm improvements. The first phase—comprising over 400 apartments—is currently under construction and due for completion in April 2028. Two further phases, delivering more than 650 additional homes, will commence in January 2028.

This landmark development has been procured by Peabody through construction management, requiring the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership and coordination across multiple stakeholders, contractors, and phases.

We’re looking for an accomplished and visionary Project Director to lead the delivery of the Holloway Park residential development. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the development process, ensuring the successful delivery of each phase on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a unique opportunity to shape outstanding new homes, while influencing the organisation’s future development approach.

What You’ll Lead

• Lead the strategic delivery of the Holloway regeneration project across all phases
• Manage construction management teams, consultants, and contractors
• Oversee programme, budget, risk, and quality assurance
• Ensure compliance with planning, regulatory, and sustainability requirements
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, local authority partners, and community stakeholders
• Champion health and safety and drive continuous improvement across the project lifecycle

What You’ll Need

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, multi-phase residential or mixed-use developments
• Experience in construction management delivery models or similar
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex programmes with multiple interfaces
• Relevant professional qualifications in construction, engineering, or project management desirable

Why Join Us?

At Peabody, our values guide everything we do — Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
You’ll be joining a committed and mission-driven team working to deliver safer homes and positive outcomes for thousands of residents.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and access to a discount portal
• 4x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please Read Before Applying

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Interview Dates: Interviews will take place in person at our offices in Westminster Bridge Road over the 6th and 8th of January 2026

If you have any questions, please contact Talent Specialist Victoria Wilson at victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk.

We may close this advert early depending on the volume and quality of applications.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you — and you want to help shape the future of building safety at Peabody — we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the ideal fit for this role.