Construction Director

Rise Technical; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Performance bonus up to 15%

Enhanced pension

Life, health & dental insurance

Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking a Construction Director to lead major infrastructure projects in the UK, initially focusing on a Sheffield-area scheme. You will own the delivery function, drive programme, budget, quality and safety, and manage external contractors to hit ambitious milestones.

You will shape the delivery strategy across a growing portfolio, lead a construction team and ensure compliant contracts (JCT/NEC) are efficiently administered.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in senior delivery roles for infrastructure projects.
• Experience with major contracts and risk management.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across live projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead major infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Own programme, budget, quality, risk and H&S across projects.
• Lead and develop the construction team and subcontractor network.
• Control variations, costs, programmes and contractor performance.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Pre-construction

Project leadership

Job description

£100,000+ DOE + Car Allowance + Up to 15% Performance Bonus + Enhanced Pension + Life, Health & Dental Insurance + Hybrid Working

Do you have senior-level construction experience with a background in delivering complex infrastructure projects?

Are you looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a growing construction function, working across major projects while having significant influence over how the business develops its delivery capability?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing infrastructure business operating within the UK's energy and decarbonisation sector. The company is expanding its project portfolio and is looking for an experienced Construction Director to take a senior position within the business and lead the successful delivery of its upcoming projects.

The role will initially focus on a major project in the Sheffield area, before taking responsibility for an expanding portfolio of projects across the UK. You will lead the construction function, manage external contractors and ensure projects are delivered effectively across programme, budget, quality and safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing infrastructure business, take ownership of its construction function and play a key role in shaping its future project delivery strategy.

The Role:

• Lead major infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Take responsibility for programme, budget, quality, risk and H&S.
• Lead and develop the construction team.
• Control variations, costs, programmes and contractor performance.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance.

The Person:

• Strong commercial and contract management experience.
• Experience across pre-construction and live project delivery.
• Experience with JCT, NEC or similar contracts.
• Previous experience leading construction, project management or commercial teams.
• Infrastructure, energy, utilities, industrial or civil engineering experience advantageous.

Reference Number: BBBH279280

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.