Construction Director

Cyber Security Forum Initiative; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the UK is seeking experienced Programme Directors to manage large-scale infrastructure projects. In this hybrid role, you will lead complex programmes ensuring successful delivery while acting as the key interface between clients and construction partners. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in governance and risk management within high-value projects. Attractive remuneration package offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Access to landmark projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes.
• Experience on major projects such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway is desirable.
• Deep experience in programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern complex infrastructure programmes, ensuring delivery against scope, time, cost and quality targets.
• Act as principal interface between clients and construction partners.
• Develop and maintain programme controls, risk management, and reporting.

Skills

Programme leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial management

Contract management (NEC3/NEC4)

Job description

Overview

A global consultancy is seeking experienced Programme Directors to join its expanding team delivering major infrastructure programmes across sectors including civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy. These permanent roles are available on a hybrid basis and will focus on large-scale infrastructure projects in the defence and nuclear sectors. You will act as the key interface between the client and the construction partners to ensure successful programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern complex infrastructure programmes, ensuring delivery against scope, time, cost and quality targets.
• Act as principal interface between clients and construction partners, facilitating effective stakeholder engagement and governance.
• Develop and maintain programme controls, risk management, and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee commercial and contract management, including NEC3/NEC4 frameworks, within complex environments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (minimum £250m, ideally £1bn+).
• Experience on major projects such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway is desirable.
• Deep experience in at least some of the following areas: programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, commercial/contract management (NEC3/NEC4), and stakeholder engagement within complex environments.

Benefits

Join a world-class consultancy offering access to landmark projects and a truly competitive remuneration package. Details available on request.

Application

If you're ready to take on the challenge of shaping some of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes as a Programme Director, please send through your CV by clicking the 'apply now' button.