Project Director

Job DescriptionCompetitive salary + benefitsLondon SE1 7JBWe’re looking for an accomplished and inspirational Project Director – Fire Remediation to lead Peabody’s £450 million external wall remediation and fire safety programme. As a senior leader within our Investment Directorate, you will oversee one of the largest and most complex remediation portfolios in the sector — ensuring our buildings meet the highest safety standards and enabling our residents and communities to thrive.Reporting to the Director of Asset Investment and Fire Remediation, you will lead a team of around 45 professionals, driving the strategic acceleration of remediation works across approximately 200 buildings, ensuring all projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.This is an exceptional opportunity to deliver sector-leading impact, strengthen our organisational resilience, and play a pivotal role in making homes safer across London.What You’ll Lead * The successful delivery of Peabody’s external wall remediation programme, including all buildings over 18m and 11m within strategic timeframes. * Acceleration of complex fire remediation works, aligned with Peabody’s long-term financial plan, external grant funding, and cost recovery opportunities. * Robust project management, reporting, and governance — ensuring performance KPIs are visible at executive and board level. * Effective design, procurement, and contractual strategies to ensure high-quality, compliant, value-for-money outcomes. * Coordination of remediation works with wider planned investment programmes to minimise resident disruption and optimise capital use. * A high-performing team culture that champions accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.What You’ll Need * Significant experience of successfully leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder remediation or capital programmes, with accountability to senior or executive leadership. * Strong understanding of fire safety, building safety regulation, and the delivery of compliant remediation projects. * Proven ability to establish effective project controls, manage complex risks, and ensure a consistent Golden Thread of information. * A strategic and innovative mindset — able to drive improvements, influence decision-making, and navigate highly complex challenges. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with central government, regulators, local authorities, consultants, and contractors. * Inspirational leadership qualities, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and delivery. * Strong commercial acumen including financial oversight, value-for-money principles, and contract management. * Degree-level qualification or equivalent; professional accreditation (MRICS, MCIOB, APM or similar) is highly desirable. * Exceptional written communication skills, including report writing at board level.Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer * 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays * two additional paid volunteering days each year * flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal * 4 x salary life assurance * up to 10% pension contributionPlease read before Applying * Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. * Interview dates:1st Stage - 15th - 16th January 2026 in person at Westminster Bridge Road2nd Stage - 20 - 21st January 2026 in person at Westminster Bridge RoadIf 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.Closing date: 7th January 2026 at midnight