Construction Deployment Director

Royal Mail Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics company is seeking a Construction Deployment Director to oversee the implementation of large-scale construction fit out projects across the UK and Ireland. The role demands strong leadership and compliance expertise, along with strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate will deliver cutting-edge programs and drive transformation in facility operations. Excellent benefits and a dynamic work environment await the right leader.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35% bonus

Car allowance

Family private healthcare

Generous pension plan

Enhanced family support policies

Employee discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale fit out construction projects.
• Ability to lead diverse teams effectively.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large construction teams across multiple facilities.
• Translate business vision into deployment plans.
• Oversee project planning and governance.

Skills

Leadership of large-scale construction projects

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance knowledge (CDM, UKCA, PUWER)

Procurement strategy expertise

Team coaching

Job description

Job reference 329999

Construction Deployment Director
Permanent, Full time

Job Title: Construction Deployment Director

Location: National - Fully mobile across the UK and Ireland, including presence at the Gloucester Manufacturing Facility

Reports to: Engineering & Process Design Director

Salary: Competitive + 35% bonus, car allowance, LTIPs, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, full family private healthcare and a highly competitive pension

Shape the Future of Construction at Scale

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for delivering complex, high-impact construction fit out projects? We're seeking an exceptional Construction Deployment Director to lead the strategic deployment of cutting-edge construction fit out programmes across multiple sites in the UK and Ireland.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing leadership team and drive the transformation of design concepts into fully operational, future-ready facilities—overseeing the full lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

As a senior strategic leader, you will:

• Inspire and lead large, multi-disciplinary construction teams across plant, and facility development
• Translate strategic vision into executable deployment plans aligned with business and customer needs
• Coach teams in developing functional design specifications (FDS) and robust delivery strategies
• Build and align cross‑functional teams, ensuring clarity, accountability, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee programme planning, governance, and reporting using NPDI systems
• Champion value for money (VFM) through smart procurement and supplier management
• Direct installation and commissioning activities, ensuring quality, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Embed regulatory compliance (CDM, UKCA, PUWER) into all project phases
• Foster strong relationships with trade unions and internal stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Technology, and HR
• Lead national deployment operations, ensuring consistency and across all sites

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a confident, influential leader with:

• Proven experience leading large‑scale fit out construction projects across multiple locations
• A track record of coaching and engaging large, diverse teams—including contract and transient workforces
• Strong strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and matrix leadership skills
• Deep understanding of procurement strategy, VFM principles, and supplier oversight
• Expertise in compliance frameworks (CDM, UKCA, PUWER) and embedding them into project delivery
• Flexibility to travel and work across the UK and Ireland, including regular site presence

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of construction delivery at scale. You'll work at the forefront of innovation, lead high‑impact programmes, and be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Extra Benefits

Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
Supportive and generous company sick pay
Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
*Available only to perm employees

Next Steps

The next stage of the selection process will be a face‑to‑face/virtual interview consisting of competency based and role specific questions.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

Closing Date: 05th January 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.