Construction Director

Nicholas Associates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Job security

Job summary

Nicholas Associates are partnering with a residential groundworks company to recruit a Construction Director. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee all construction activities, and build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. A significant client-facing role and development of team capabilities are central to the position.

The role offers a competitive salary, a strong bonus scheme, and opportunities for progression within a financially stable, expanding business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field (desirable).
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in residential groundworks subcontracting.
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager or Construction Director.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a background in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Client relationship skills with the ability to understand and align with client objectives, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Technical expertise: read drawings and understand construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and professional guidance to Contracts Managers, Project Managers and the team.
• Lead all construction aspects of the business' work.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director, project teams and sub-contractors to build strong relationships.
• Develop team capabilities and shape future strategy.
• Maintain a significant client-facing role to establish and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Reading drawings

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Nicholas Associates are partnered with a residential groundworks company who are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders, they have expanded their operations and therefore have an opportunity for a Construction Director.

As Construction Manager you will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic and professional guidance to the Contracts Managers, Project Managers and members of the team
• Lead of all construction aspects of the business' work
• Working collaboratively with the Managing Director, project teams and sub-contractors, building strong and trusted working relationships
• Developing team capabilities and shaping the future strategy
• The role will also include a significant client facing role where you will establish new relationships and maintain strong relationships with existing clients

Requirements:

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field (desirable)
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in residential groundworks subcontracting
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager or Construction Director
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a background in leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Client relationship skills with the ability to understand and align with client objectives, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of construction (ideally from a Site Engineer background) able to read drawings
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks, solve complex issues, and adapt to changing project requirements while maintaining a focus on project goals and timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus an excellent bonus scheme
• Stable, established company with strong finances
• Growing sustainably through repeat business, providing opportunities for progression and career development
• Job security through high levels of repeat business

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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