Construction Director

Newsom Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering is seeking a Director of Construction to lead the safe and efficient delivery of projects across the UK. This pivotal role focuses on modernizing the rail network through effective supply chain coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, driving performance and fostering a culture of safety and compliance. If you have a passion for construction management and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to unite teams and foster collaboration.
• Experience in managing sub-contractors and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor performance across major programmes.
• Drive transition to a construction management model.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Construction Management

Leadership Skills

Governance Knowledge

Job description

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Our client is a leading engineering organisation with a dedicated design & build rail systems division that manages subcontractors to deliver projects across the UK. Working with Network Rail and operating within major frameworks, this role will lead the safe and efficient delivery of construction works, playing a key role in the modernisation of the rail network through effective supply chain coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor performance across major programmes, ensuring alignment with delivery objectives.
• Drive the transition to a construction management model, embedding behavioural change and improving supply chain engagement.
• Monitor and improve site execution, construction delivery, and operational consistency across regional projects.
• Collaborate with Programme Directors and internal leadership to shape strategy and performance across the business unit.
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance, fostering a proactive culture of hazard identification and continuous improvement.
• Support commercial governance and contribute to bid development, risk management, and project financial performance.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to unite teams around common objectives and foster collaboration.
• Experience and knowledge of best practice construction management of sub-contractors.
• Collaborative approach, good leadership and influencing skills.
• Senior management experience in a large organisation with strong governance is preferred.
• Ability and behaviours to work within a professional services organisation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Management

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