Construction Director

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Programme Director to manage and deliver significant infrastructure programmes in the defence and nuclear sectors. You will interface with clients and construction partners to drive successful programme delivery. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in complex project management and governance. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Access to landmark projects

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+ minimum, ideally £1bn+).
• Experience in governance, risk management, project controls, commercial/contract management (NEC3/NEC4) and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale construction and infrastructure programmes.
• Act as the key interface between the client and construction partners.
• Ensure programme delivery within agreed scope, time and cost.
• Apply governance, risk management and project controls to complex environments.

Skills

Programme leadership

Governance

Risk management

Project controls

Commercial contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

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.

Role Highlights

These specific permanent roles are available on a hybrid basis and will focus on huge infrastructure projects in the defence and nuclear sectors. You will work in partnership with clients to ensure successful programme delivery – acting as the key interface between the client and the construction partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large‑scale construction and infrastructure programmes.
• Act as the key interface between the client and construction partners.
• Ensure programme delivery within agreed scope, time and cost.
• Apply governance, risk management and project controls to complex environments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high‑value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+ minimum, ideally £1bn+).
• Experience in programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, commercial/contract management (NEC3/NEC4) and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Access to landmark projects and a truly competitive remuneration package – please ask for details.

Application

To take on the challenge of shaping some of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes as a Programme Director, please send your CV by clicking the "apply now" button.