Contracts Director: Autonomous Leadership to Shape Growth

Curve Recruitment; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are partnering with a respected main contractor in Hitchin to recruit a Contracts Director. The role will own day-to-day operations, shape strategy and influence the business direction with autonomy and senior leadership involvement.

You will lead Contracts, Project Management and Site Management teams, drive performance and ensure delivery on safety, programme, budget and quality. A comprehensive package accompanies a £120,000 salary.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior operational or contracts leadership within main contracting.
• Experience overseeing multiple construction projects with delivery teams.
• Experience across refurbishment, fit-out and/or new build projects.
• Strong commercial understanding of project finances, contractual obligations and performance.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day operational management of the business and delivery of its portfolio.
• Provide leadership to Contracts Management, Project Management and Site Management teams.
• Oversee project performance, ensuring safety, programme, cost and quality targets.
• Coordinate with commercial and pre-construction teams for procurement, cost control and planning.
• Monitor performance, identify improvements and drive profitability.
• Involve in recruitment, team development and succession planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Support senior leadership with strategic planning and business development.
• Establish and maintain operational procedures and reporting structures.
• Help shape the company's future direction and long-term ambitions.

Skills

Senior leadership

Main contracting experience

Project delivery

Commercial awareness

Job description

Curve Recruitment are partnering with a respected main contractor in Hitchin to recruit a Contracts Director. The role will own day-to-day operations, shape strategy and influence the business direction with autonomy and senior leadership involvement.

You will lead Contracts, Project Management and Site Management teams, drive performance and ensure delivery on safety, programme, budget and quality. A comprehensive package accompanies a £120,000 salary.