Construction Director

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK residential developer is seeking a Construction Director to join its senior leadership team. This role involves overseeing multiple projects across the country, driving operational excellence, and mentoring teams. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills, a commercial mindset, and experience in diverse construction projects. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits including bonus

Flexible working options

25+ days leave

Company car or allowance

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader in construction delivery across varied project types.
• Strong commercial mindset for informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects ensuring timely and budgeted delivery.
• Drive operational excellence across sites.
• Mentor construction teams and foster stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid

Scaffolding

CSCS Card

Job description

Overview

Lead the Future of Residential Development

A leading UK residential developer is seeking a strategic Construction Director to join its senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role with the chance to shape nationwide projects across build-to-rent, co-living, and student accommodation sectors. Candidates can reside anywhere in the UK, but must be prepared to travel to projects across the country as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Drive operational excellence and proactive problem-solving across sites.
• Mentor and develop construction teams while fostering strong stakeholder and subcontractor relationships.
• Contribute to strategic planning and team performance initiatives.

About You

• Experienced hands-on leader in construction delivery, ideally across varied project types.
• Strong commercial mindset and ability to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Passionate about quality, innovation, and team development.
• (Desirable) Experience in student accommodation or build-to-rent projects.

Certifications & Skills (preferred)

• SMSTS
• First Aid
• Scaffolding
• CSCS Card

Why Join

• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits including bonus, pension, and wellbeing programs
• Flexible working, 25+ days leave, company car or allowance, and lifestyle perks

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Rhian Newman of Thorn Baker on 07969 971412.