Construction Director

WINSEARCH UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WINSEARCH UK is seeking a Construction Director for a leading façade contractor in Manchester. This senior role requires a hands-on leader to take full ownership of project delivery, particularly in high-rise residential schemes impacted by the Building Safety Act.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing remediation projects, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations, and leading site teams. The position offers a competitive salary of £90k-100k depending on experience, providing an opportunity to shape the delivery side of a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high‑rise residential or remediation projects.
• Deep understanding of façade systems and fire safety requirements.
• Solid knowledge of the Building Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of high‑rise remediation project and ensure compliance.
• Manage site teams and subcontractors on projects.
• Drive project delivery performance and design coordination.

Skills

Experience operating at senior level in façade or cladding sector

Strong leadership skills

Project management skills

Job description

Manchester

Winsearch UK is proud to partner with a growing façade contractor based in the Manchester area, who is looking to appoint a Construction Director to take full ownership of project delivery across the business. The business operates across the North West - it has active projects in Liverpool and Manchester and is winning more projects further out.

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role within a specialist contractor delivering cladding, remediation, and building envelope works across the UK, including high‑rise residential schemes driven by Building Safety Act requirements.

The role

This is not a purely strategic Director position. My client needs someone who can step in, take control, and deliver.

The first priority will be stabilising and driving a live high‑rise recladding project, bringing it back on programme and ensuring full compliance. From there, you'll move into overseeing multiple projects while building out and leading the construction function.

You will be the key operational lead across the business, bridging design, delivery, and commercial.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking full ownership of a live high‑rise remediation project and getting it back on track
• Managing site teams, including Site Managers and subcontractors
• Ensuring all works comply with fire safety regulations and the Building Safety Act
• Driving programme management and project delivery performance
• Overseeing design coordination and ensuring drawings are approved and signed off by Building Control
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and regulators
• Working closely with the commercial team on cost, variations, and risk
• Building and developing the construction team as the business grows

What my client is looking for

• Proven experience operating at senior level within the façade, cladding, or building envelope sector
• Background in roles such as Construction Director or Senior Construction Manager
• Strong experience delivering high‑rise residential or remediation projects
• Deep understanding of façade systems and fire safety requirements
• Solid knowledge of the Building Safety Act and compliance processes
• Experience managing design coordination and navigating approvals
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to run projects autonomously

The type of person who’ll do well

• Someone who is comfortable taking full ownership and accountability
• A hands‑on leader who can operate across design, site, and commercial
• Strong under pressure, particularly when stepping into live or challenging projects
• Able to work within an SME environment where structure is still evolving
• A practical problem‑solver who knows how to get projects delivered

What’s on offer

• £90k-100k salary depending on experience
• A senior, high‑impact role with real authority and responsibility
• The opportunity to shape and build the delivery side of a growing contractor
• Strong pipeline of remediation and safety‑led work
• Support from experienced leadership, with autonomy to run projects your way

This is a role for someone who wants more than a title. It’s an opportunity to take control, make an impact, and play a key role in the growth of a specialist façade contractor.