Head Of Construction

Bimplus; England; Remote; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Head of Construction to lead the operational delivery of modular construction and refurbishment projects across England and Wales. You will manage a team of Contracts Managers and oversee Site Managers on multiple live sites, driving safety, schedule, and quality.

The role requires strong commercial sense, programme management, and the ability to coordinate with sales, production, and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior contracts/operations management or construction leadership.
• Strong background in modular/off-site construction or framing systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects across varied locations.
• Knowledge of health, safety and regulatory compliance in construction.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Experience with refurbishment and reconfiguration operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of modular construction and refurbishment projects across England and Wales.
• Manage a team of Contracts Managers and oversee Site Managers on multiple live projects.
• Coordinate project programmes and schedules with the Sales team.
• Oversee installations, terminations, dismantling, relocations and refurbishments.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Support planning and resource allocation across a varied portfolio.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout lifecycles.
• Provide leadership for operations with direction from the Production Manager.

Skills

Modular Construction

Contracts Management

Project Delivery

Operations Management

Groundworks

Site Management

Construction Management

Programme Planning

Leadership

Health & Safety

Job description

Job Title: Head of Construction
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £85,000 + Company Car
Sector: Offsite Construction

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational delivery of modular construction and refurbishment projects across England and Wales.
• Manage a team of three Contracts Managers and provide oversight of Site Managers across multiple live projects.
• Coordinate project programmes and delivery schedules in collaboration with the Sales team.
• Oversee installations, terminations, dismantling, relocations, collections and refurbishment activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to quality standards.
• Support operational planning and resource allocation across a varied project portfolio.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide leadership and direction for operations, supported by an established Production Manager.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a senior contracts management, operations management or construction leadership role.
• Strong background in modular construction, off-site construction, framing systems or similar project-delivery environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across varied locations.
• Good understanding of groundworks and site preparation requirements.
• Demonstrable experience leading Contracts Managers, Site Managers or similar operational teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management capability.
• Knowledge of health, safety and operational compliance within construction environments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to project sites.
• Experience delivering modular building installation or relocation projects.
• Background working across both public and private sector construction projects.
• Experience overseeing refurbishment and reconfiguration operations.
• Understanding of logistical planning associated with modular and off-site construction.
• Ability to manage regional projects involving occasional overnight stays.

Key Skills Required:

• Modular Construction
• Contracts Management
• Project Delivery
• Operations Management
• Groundworks
• Site Management
• Construction Management
• Programme Planning
• Leadership
• Health & Safety

This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.