Construction Director

Thorn Baker Construction; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK residential developer is seeking a Strategic Construction Director to join its senior leadership team in Birmingham. This high-impact role involves overseeing nationwide projects across various sectors, including build-to-rent and student accommodation. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills. The position offers career development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits including bonus

Flexible working and lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in construction delivery across varied project types.
• Strong commercial mindset for informed decision-making.
• Passionate about quality, innovation, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Drive operational excellence across construction sites.
• Mentor construction teams and build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Construction leadership

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 (phone number removed).