Construction Director

Amida Consulting Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in London is seeking a Construction Director to provide strategic leadership for various projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in civil engineering or construction and will oversee contract management and project completion. The position offers a competitive salary of £160k-£170k plus a package and bonus.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in civil engineering and/or construction.
• Experience in managing multiple contracts and project oversight.
• Extensive civils and/or infrastructure background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for various projects.
• Manage teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Monitor projects ensuring compliance with budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare and implement contracts, understanding associated risks.
• Influence long-term development strategies for the company.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Budget compliance

Construction methods knowledge

Risk management

Job description

Overview

Due to retirement, this Construction Director will work closely for 9 to 12 months alongside the existing incumbent, in readiness for a full take over of the department and supporting multiple sub-contract and principle contracting projects within the M25.

The ideal person will have over 10 years experience working for a top 25 civil engineering and/or construction company but due to the nature of their works, someone that comes from an extensive civils and/or infrastructure background would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for various projects within the M25 and act as a support function to all contracts
• Managing teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion to company standards
• Monitor projects to ensure they are completed on time and within the agreed budgets
• Lead the preparation and implementation of contracts, understanding associated risks, liabilities, and responsibilities
• Play a vital role in influencing long-term development strategies for the company as a whole
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, project planning and regulatory requirements
• While staying construction specific, working very closely with the design and commercial team and remain technical astute and commercially aware of all contracts under their portfolio

Compensation

Depending on the calibre of the candidate, my client would look to pay between 160k and 170k plus package and bonus.

How to apply

If you\'re interested in this position, please apply with your CV, or happy to take a call on (phone number removed) and can give you a further brief about the position.