Robert Kirkwood

Development Management, Project Management and Construction Claims Advisor

Bakewell, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a property development professional with over 24 years’ experience delivering some of the most prestigious and discreet private residences in London and the Home Counties. My focus is the super-prime sector, where I have successfully led the delivery of bespoke new builds, heritage restorations, and complex refurbishments at landmark addresses across Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Regent’s Park, and Oxfordshire—often exceeding £100 million in value. I specialise in acting for Family Offices, private clients, and royal or institutional estates, providing end-to-end leadership across design development, procurement, and contract administration. My projects combine architectural excellence with technical precision and incorporate all expected elements of a modern super-prime residence—private wellness suites, bulletproof specifications, high-performance AV systems, museum-grade security, and bespoke interiors of the highest calibre. Trusted for my discretion, commercial acumen, and attention to detail, I bring clarity and control to complex projects. I am hands-on, working closely with architects, contractors, artisans, and specialists to deliver uncompromising quality while safeguarding programme, budget, and client priorities. My experience spans every RIBA stage, from pre-acquisition advisory and planning negotiations through to final handover and post-completion management. I’m valued for my calm, discreet leadership and ability to represent client interests with integrity and foresight. Whether I am working directly with a principal or on behalf of a family office, I ensure every project reflects the individual vision, privacy requirements, and lifestyle expectations of the client. I am currently open to opportunities where my expertise can bring value as a client representative, contract administrator, or development adviser on super-prime residential or heritage-led projects.

Experience

  • Development and Project Manager at Geminus Project & Development Management
    Sep 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

  • Development Director at Spatia
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • WT Partnership (UK & Europe) (London, United Kingdom)
    • Director
      Oct 2015 - Jul 2016 · 10 mos

    • Associate Director
      Mar 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Current project - Centre Point, London. Appointed as Employers Agent on the landmark refurbishment of the iconic 1960s building.

  • Business Development Director at Mackenzie Keck
    Aug 2011 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Business Development across EMEA, Client Liaison and Account Management, Strategic involvement on Major Projects and Service Delivery.

  • Project Director at Leslie Clark
    Sep 2009 - Aug 2011 · 2 yrs

    Retail Fitout, Commercial Fitout, Industrial and logistical Refurbishment.