Construction Director - Midlands

Caddick Construction Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Birthday day off

Annual leave purchase

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Life insurance

Job summary

Caddick Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead strategic and operational delivery of our General Construction portfolio. This senior role drives build strategy, governance, commercial performance and risk management from conception through completion, leading multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

You will ensure safe, profitable project delivery while fostering growth, excellence, and long-term partnerships across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience within a main contracting environment.
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale General Construction projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness with profitability management.
• Track record of leading high-performing regional operational teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong SHEQ leadership ethos.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the regional construction strategy with safe, profitable project delivery.
• Provide strategic leadership across live and legacy General Construction projects.
• Oversee governance, SHEQ compliance, risk management and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with commercial, planning, design, engineering and aftercare teams for joined-up delivery.
• Build and maintain client, consultant and supply chain relationships.
• Oversee resourcing, talent development, succession planning and team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across operations.
• Lead senior project reviews, CVRs and commercial risk management.
• Provide operational input during pre-construction and tender stages for planning and risk.
• Support business development by strengthening external relationships and generating pipeline.
• Deputise for the Operations Director as required.

Skills

Senior leadership

General construction

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

SHEQ leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

Summary

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity and innovation across the UK construction sector. Due to continued regional growth, we are seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead the strategic and operational delivery of our General Construction portfolio.

Summary

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity and innovation across the UK construction sector. Due to continued regional growth, we are seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead the strategic and operational delivery of our General Construction portfolio. This is a pivotal senior leadership role, responsible for driving build strategy, operational governance, commercial performance and risk management across projects from conception through to completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, influence key stakeholders, and play a central role in delivering sustainable business growth, operational excellence and exceptional project outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of the regional construction strategy, ensuring safe, profitable and high-quality project delivery.
• Provide strategic leadership across live and legacy General Construction projects.
• Take full accountability for operational governance, SHEQ compliance, risk management and commercial performance.
• Work closely with commercial, planning, design, engineering, building services, pre-construction and aftercare teams to ensure joined-up project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client, consultant and supply chain relationships.
• Oversee operational resourcing, talent development, succession planning and team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across operations.
• Lead senior project reviews, performance reporting, CVRs and commercial risk management.
• Provide operational leadership input during pre-construction and tender stages to ensure robust planning, resourcing, methodology and risk assessment.
• Support business development activities by strengthening external relationships and generating new pipeline opportunities.
• Deputise for the Operations Director as required.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Proven senior leadership experience within a main contracting environment.
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale General Construction projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness with demonstrable profitability management.
• Track record of leading high-performing regional operational teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong SHEQ leadership ethos.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery capability.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic, driven and commercially astute.
• Influential leader with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams.
• Resilient, agile and confident operating in high-pressure environments.
• Strong decision-maker with excellent judgement.

Why Join Caddick Construction?

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth

As part of a growing organisation, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach

We prioritise collaboration, integrity and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caddick Construction is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Caddick Group Benefits

Health and Wellbeing

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.

Birthday Day Off

A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.

Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.

Caddick Hub

Exclusive discounts on groceries, holidays, technology and entertainment.

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.

Ride To Work Scheme

Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.

Pension

5% employer pension contribution.

Continuous Professional Development

Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Private Healthcare & Medicash

Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).

Life Assurance

Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary, valid up to age 70.