Construction Director

Cyber Security Forum Initiative; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is hiring a Programme Director to oversee significant infrastructure projects in the UK, particularly in the defence and nuclear sectors. The role is hybrid and requires experience in delivering complex programmes worth £250m+. Candidates should possess skills in governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with the potential for a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+).
• Experience with landmark projects like Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway.
• Deep experience in programme leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key interface between the client and construction partners.
• Focus on delivering major infrastructure programmes in defence and nuclear sectors.
• Work in partnership with clients to ensure successful programme delivery.

Skills

Programme leadership

Governance

Risk management

Project controls

Commercial / contract management (NEC3 / NEC4)

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A global consultancy is seeking experienced Programme Directors to join its expanding team delivering major infrastructure programmes across sectors including civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy.

These specific permanent roles are available on a hybrid basis and will focus on huge infrastructure projects in the defence and nuclear sectors, working in partnership with clients to ensure successful programme delivery - you'll be acting as the key interface between the client and the construction partners.

If you have a proven track record delivering complex, high‑value construction / infrastructure programmes (£250m+ as a minimum, ideally £1bn+), such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway this could be the role for you. You'll bring deep experience in at least some of the following:

• Programme leadership
• Governance
• Risk management
• Project controls
• Commercial / contract management (NEC3 / NEC4)
• Stakeholder engagement within complex environments

In return, you'll join a world‑class consultancy offering access to landmark projects and a truly competitive remuneration package - please ask for details.

If you're ready to take on the challenge of shaping some of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes as a Programme Director, please send through your CV by clicking the 'apply now' button.