Exeter-Based Regional Construction Director — Residential Homes

Lovell Partnerships Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Travel allowance

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme (5% matched)

Private Medical Insurance

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

EV salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Lovell is seeking an experienced Construction Director or Head of Construction to lead residential developments across the South West from our Exeter office. You’ll oversee a secured pipeline of homes, manage multiple live schemes and partner with housing associations, local authorities and JVs to deliver high-quality housing.

You will drive pre-construction input, programming, risk management and site coordination, and shape regional strategy while maintaining programme, budget and customer

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in residential construction.
• Experience managing multiple live sites and large teams.
• Strong knowledge of pre-construction, programming, build sequencing and NHBC/Building Regulations.
• Background in partnerships environments with housing associations or joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the region.
• Oversee construction activity from pre-start to handover, ensuring safety, budget and quality.
• Shape regional construction strategy and contribute to tender and partnership proposals.
• Promote zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Pre-construction planning

Buildability & sequencing

Budget & cost control

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIOB membership

RICS membership

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Lovell is seeking an experienced Construction Director or Head of Construction to lead residential developments across the South West from our Exeter office. You’ll oversee a secured pipeline of homes, manage multiple live schemes and partner with housing associations, local authorities and JVs to deliver high-quality housing.

You will drive pre-construction input, programming, risk management and site coordination, and shape regional strategy while maintaining programme, budget and customer