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JR United Kingdom

City of Edinburgh

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Job summary

Une entreprise de développement bien établie recherche un Senior Contracts Manager / Head of Construction pour diriger de nouveaux projets dans une région en pleine croissance. Ce rôle clé implique de superviser les opérations de construction et d'influencer la culture de construction de l'entreprise. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en gestion de sites et en construction en bois, avec une aspiration à évoluer vers un poste de Construction Director.

Benefits

Autonomie pour façonner les processus de construction
Clair chemin vers Construction Director en 18 mois
Travailler pour une entreprise valorisant l'innovation

Qualifications

  • Expérience prouvée en tant que Senior Site Manager, Contracts Manager ou Head of Construction.
  • Forte expérience en construction à ossature en bois est essentielle.
  • Capacité à gérer simultanément plusieurs sites.

Responsibilities

  • Superviser les opérations de construction quotidiennes sur plusieurs sites.
  • Assurer la livraison dans les délais, avec une conscience budgétaire et de haute qualité.
  • Gérer et encadrer les chefs de site et les équipes de construction.

Skills

Leadership inspirant
Gestion de plusieurs sites
Constitution en bois
Conformité aux réglementations santé et sécurité

Job description

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Senior Contracts Manager / Head of Construction – New Regional Team

Join a new and fast-growing region within a well-established developer, with the first site going live in June and a pipeline of 100 units forecast for next year. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead from the front, shape the construction culture from the ground up, and directly influence the success of this expansion.

The Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Contracts Manager / Head of Construction to oversee multiple timber frame residential developments across Coventry, Wolverhampton, Maisemore, and Daventry. You will manage all aspects of site delivery from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with the Regional MD and senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee day-to-day construction operations across multiple sites.
  • Ensure timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality delivery of homes.
  • Manage and mentor site managers and construction teams.
  • Coordinate with commercial, technical, and sales departments.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and building regulations.
  • Report progress and risks to the Regional Managing Director.

About You:

  • Proven experience at Senior Site Manager, Contracts Manager, or Head of Construction level.
  • Strong background in timber frame construction is essential.
  • Able to manage multiple sites simultaneously.
  • Inspirational leadership style with a hands-on approach.
  • Driven, commercially aware, and excited by the opportunity to shape and grow a region.

Why Join?

  • Be part of a strategic growth plan from the ground floor.
  • Clear path to Construction Director within 18 months for the right candidate.
  • Autonomy to shape construction processes, teams, and performance.
  • Work for a company that values innovation, quality, and progression.

If this is of interest, please apply with your CV to be considered.

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