Construction Director (Major Projects & Programs)

Worley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Worley in London is seeking a proven Construction Director or Senior Construction Manager to lead major projects and programs from our London Hub in Chiswick. You will drive safety, delivery excellence and client stewardship in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive UK and international project governance experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex contracts and cross-functional teams while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Engineering or construction degree is required.
• A leading HSE qualification is required.
• Strong UK trade contract knowledge and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and functional leads to deliver on time and budget.
• Collaborate with Delivery Group to share best practice and standardise delivery.
• Participate in key appointments and customer stewardship meetings.
• Manage project construction risk with proactive mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

HSE Management

Project delivery governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Cost control

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Education

Engineering or construction related degree

Leading HSE qualification

Tools

Advanced Work Packaging

Job description

Job Description - Construction Director (Major Projects & Programs) (LON03FC)

Construction Director (Major Projects & Programs) - LON03FC

Company : Worley

Primary Location

GBR-GL-London

Job

Construction

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Oct 15, 2026

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

There's never been a more rewarding time to work at Worley.

There are nearly 50,000 of us around the world, working to pursue the best ideas. We offer flexible and hybrid working options because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life.

About the Project

We are looking to enhance our Major Projects and Programme team to support anticipated project awards later this year and early 2027. Projects in discussion cover FEED, EPC and EPCM, all with major clients, including carbon capture and sustainable aviation fuel, to be delivered in the UK with engineering and home office services led from our London Hub in Chiswick.

About the job

We're looking for a proven Construction Director or a Senior Construction Manager who has demonstrated capability to take on a Construction Director role.

What you’ll do

• Prioritize the safety, health, and wellbeing of ourselves and others. Lead and grow the site HSE culture promoting compliance from all involved.
• Demonstrate courage and resilience to lead the project site team, coordinating with construction contractors and functional leads to get things done safely, meeting quality, on time, and to budget.
• Liaise with Worley Construction Delivery Group Directorate to leverage access to Global Best Practice and promote Standardisation of Project Delivery.
• Actively participate in team selection and appointment of key positions on the project.
• Develop strong customer relationships by active participation in customer stewardship meetings ensuring continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional liaison with the Project Delivery team(s), Project Controls, Commercial and Supply Chain Management to ensure collaborative working and implementation of "Right to Left" thinking for a successful delivery of the project.
• Network with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to access latest innovations in cross functional areas of project delivery, building collaborative teams and solutions.
• Seek opportunities for themselves and others to learn, develop and stretch into new experiences. Inspire innovation by sharing their experience and know-how.
• Manage project construction risk, in terms of site execution and commercial exposure, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.

What you’ll have

• A degree in engineering or construction related subject.
• A leading HSE qualification.
• A strong understanding of UK national trade agreements, and construction forms of contract.
• Extensive UK and / or international project delivery/project governance experience, including major projects $Bn+.
• Experience of successfully engaging with clients, senior internal management, and other key stakeholders. Seeks new and diverse relationships that bring smarter solutions.
• Proven HSE experience safely delivering project construction including the CDM Principal Contractor role, managing SIMOPS, Construction HAZID, and safe systems of work e.g. Permit to Work, Temporary Works.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in all commercial contracting models/risk profiles and project scopes/phases (FEL/EPC/EPCM/PMC & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable, etc) and the ability to mitigate risks effectively through positive decision making.
• Motivational leadership style with very strong communication skills and the ability to develop high-performance culture. Sophisticated internal consulting capability, including the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience in achieving results and targets, meeting timelines, pushing to achieve stretch goals, and demonstrating enthusiasm, persistence, and tenacity.
• Ability to deal with new concepts and complexity comfortably with a vision to the changes in technological advancements.
• Strong experience of using Advanced Work Packaging and other construction systems for Turnover and Completion, Materials Management, Document Management, Planning and Progress Measurement

Project schedules will be executed in a fast-paced environment with considerable variability in methods of delivery and demands to respond quickly. The successful candidate will need to have a flexible and adaptable approach to the project delivery.

Moving forward together

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you with Worley, and there's no barrier to your potential career success. We'll help you take control of your growth and learning journey, to gain skills you need right now or for the future.

You'll have the freedom to choose how you work and pick which opportunities you explore. We'll encourage you to achieve your goals and give you the space to thrive personally and professionally.

Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.