Head Of Construction

S Knights Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Construction to oversee standards and ensure excellence in delivery and assessment within the construction sector. This pivotal role involves managing teams, driving performance, and shaping future training outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess significant leadership experience and a strong understanding of apprenticeship standards. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £55,000 - £65,000. Don't miss the chance to impact construction training nationally.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards and end-point assessment.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction standards and ensure excellence in delivery.
• Drive performance across teams and manage succession planning.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience within the construction sector

Knowledge of apprenticeship standards

People management skills

Strategic vision and hands-on leadership

Experience in compliance and quality assurance

Job description

Overview

Head of Construction
£55,000 - £65,000
Remote | Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced leader in construction who thrives on managing people, driving performance, and shaping high-quality outcomes? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise will directly impact the future of construction training and assessment.

The Role

Head of Construction — as a strategic and operational leader, you will oversee construction standards, ensuring excellence in delivery and assessment. Your key responsibilities include:

• Driving collaboration, performance, and professional growth across teams
• Implementing succession planning and leadership development strategies
• Ensuring quality, compliance, and consistency across construction programmes
• Overseeing assessment delivery against KPIs, service levels, and compliance standards
• Managing capacity planning, forecasting, and budget control
• Supporting strategic growth and contributing to future organisational planning
• Building and strengthening relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders

This is not just a management role—it's an opportunity to shape the standards of construction training on a national scale.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and inspiring leader who brings:

• Significant leadership experience within the construction sector
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards and end-point assessment
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire
• A balance of strategic vision and hands-on leadership
• Experience in managing compliance, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement

Apply Now

Ready to lead the way in construction training and assessment? Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.