Construction Director

JAM Recruitment Ltd; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Programme Director to oversee major infrastructure projects, especially in defence and nuclear sectors. Ideal candidates will have a proven record of delivering complex programmes worth £250m+, with skills in project management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This is a hybrid role offering competitive remuneration for the right individual.

Benefits

competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction / infrastructure programmes.
• Experience in sectors like civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy.
• Ability to manage stakeholder engagement within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver major infrastructure projects in defence and nuclear sectors.
• Act as the key interface between the client and construction partners.
• 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) and 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.