Construction Director

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property development firm in London is seeking a Construction Director to shape their in-house construction function. This role involves overseeing large-scale mixed-use projects and building a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project delivery and leadership skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunity for board-level influence

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects (£100m+).
• Strong understanding of contractor and client-side project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, able to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a robust construction strategy for large-scale delivery.
• Lead the in-house construction team.
• Oversee construction across multiple major projects (1,000-2,500 units).
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team-building

Commercial acumen

Project delivery knowledge

Job description

Cobalt is working with a forward-thinking property developer with a strong pipeline of residential-led schemes across London and the South East. With significant investment secured and major projects underway, this organisation is delivering a mix of Build-to-Sell, Build-to-Rent, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and Co-living developments. They are committed to creating high-quality, sustainable communities and fostering a collaborative, inclusive working culture.

The Role
This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and grow an in-house construction function as the organisation transitions into a critical delivery phase. Sitting on the operational board and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Construction Director will oversee the delivery of large-scale, complex mixed-use projects to the highest standards of quality, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and implementing a robust construction strategy for large-scale delivery.
• Leading the creation and development of an in-house construction team.
• Overseeing construction across multiple major projects (1,000-2,500 units).
• Ensuring the highest standards of quality, health & safety, and compliance.
• Setting and monitoring KPIs for performance, cost control, and risk management.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

• Working knowledge of delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects (£100m+).
• Strong understanding of both contractor and client-side project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen with deep knowledge of procurement and cost management.
• Comfortable operating within a flat-structured, collaborative environment.

What's on Offer

• A pivotal role in shaping a growing, well-funded property development business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for board-level influence and long-term progression.
• A collaborative, high-performing team based near London Bridge.

Apply Now
Interviews are ongoing - apply today to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant (Mitch Butler) know.