Project Director

Project Director - Mixed-Use Investor

Deverellsmith have been retained by Vastint UK to appoint a Project Director to lead the continued development and delivery of Sugar House Island, a major 26-acre mixed-use regeneration scheme in Stratford, East London.Vastint is a purpose-led, long-term real estate investor and developer with a strong track record across residential, commercial and mixed-use development. With a considered approach to its investments, Vastint takes responsibility across the full development lifecycle, from masterplanning and planning through to delivery and long-term asset management. Sugar House Island is a significant mixed-use masterplan currently comprising approximately 1,200 residential apartments, 624,000 sq ft of commercial space, 40,000 sq ft of retail, a school, hotel and 3 acres of public realm. Significant elements of the scheme have already been delivered, with further residential development currently under construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of multiple mixed-use phases across the Sugar House Island masterplan.
• Shape masterplanning and development strategy, ensuring future phases respond to market conditions and commercial objectives.
• Lead negotiations with local authorities and key stakeholders around planning consents, Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Analyse target markets and advise on product mix and development strategy across residential, commercial and other uses.
• Prepare, manage and update complex, multi-phase development appraisals, assessing viability, costs, revenues, returns and sensitivities.
• Lead projects through design, planning, procurement, construction and handover.
• Manage development programmes, budgets, risks and commercial performance.
• Lead internal and external project teams, consultants and contractors.
• Act as a senior client representative throughout the development lifecycle.
• Report project progress, commercial performance and key risks to senior leadership.

About You

You will be a Project Director / Development Director with a proven track record delivering large-scale mixed-use regeneration schemes. You will have strong experience in:

• Masterplanning and large-scale regeneration
• Securing and negotiating planning consents and Section 106 agreements
• Development strategy and target market analysis
• Building and managing multi-phase development appraisals
• Commercial viability and development risk
• Leading complex projects through the full development lifecycle
• Managing senior stakeholders, consultants, local authorities and delivery partners

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