Construction & Engineering Director

Fawkes and Reece; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic Construction / Operations Director to join a leading Tier 1 Principal Contractor in Central London. This role involves providing strategic leadership and overseeing the delivery of high-value projects, ensuring excellence in execution and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership within the construction sector, managing substantial revenue and multiple projects simultaneously. Join this innovative firm and be part of a team that is committed to improving industry standards and practices while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health care

Dental care

Discounted gym membership

Pension

Life assurance

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role at a Tier 1 contractor.
• Strong core people and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of business systems and strategies.
• Responsible for health, safety, and quality resources.

Skills

Leadership in Construction

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

People Management

Job description

Location: City of London
Salary: £150K- £175K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: VAC20_1746197023
Posted: May 2, 2025

Exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic Construction / Operations Director to join a Tier 1 Principal Contractor based in Central London. This contractor operates within the public and private sector on a projects up to £150million.

About the Role

The role entails providing leadership within the region and overseeing the implementation of business system and strategies. Your direct report will be the managing director and you will be the focal point for driving consistency and improving standards of how the principal contractor delivers projects.

You will be responsible for circa £400million of revenue and up to 40 live projects any any one time. Your day to day activities will be;

• Responsible for HSW, Environmental and quality resources within the region
• Driving focus and develop opportunities to enhance delivery and customer offering.
• Improve industry best practice and sustainable modern methods of construction

Requirements for the Role

• Experience of working for a Tier 1 contractor in an established leadership role
• Core people and management skills
• Commercial awareness and a forward thinking mindset & attitude
• Been in a leadership position and responsible for all aspects of the Construction build process from planning, building services, design management, information management and engineering.

Benefits to you

• Competitive Salary & package
• Health care, dental care, Discounted gym membership and so on
• Pension, Life assurance and other financial benfits

Apply here or for more information contact Rebecca Giles on [e-mail]