Head of Construction Production

Taylor Wimpey; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Share plans

Discounted house purchase

Car leasing

Job summary

Taylor Wimpey in the UK seeks a senior figure to lead and inspire the Production Team, ensuring high production quality and safety standards while driving continuous improvement. You will act as Principal Contractor for Building Safety Act duties and guide cross-functional teams through pre-planning to handover.

You will embed a customer-centric culture, manage supplier relationships, and safeguard project buildability with rigorous planning and programme development.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication to guide large production teams.
• Deep understanding of building regulations and safety protocols.
• Experience managing HRBs and multi-site construction projects.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rigorous Health & Safety plan for the development process.
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Procedures Manual.
• Act as Safety Co-ordinator and oversee statutory requirements.
• Interview consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers for suitability.
• Coordinate with safety resources to action monthly inspection reports.
• Carry out periodic safety inspections with site managers.
• Ensure staff training aligns with the company training matrix.
• Embed a customer-focused culture and drive improvements from feedback.
• Manage customer complaints and improve the customer experience.
• Lead the Business Unit Senior Management team on best practice.
• Review technical feasibility and construct programme with the team.
• Attend pre-planning and pre-start meetings addressing issues.
• Monitor workload, quality and productivity of direct trades.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety planning

Project coordination

Communication

Education

NVQ Residential Construction Senior Site Management L7

Job description

Taylor Wimpey in the UK seeks a senior figure to lead and inspire the Production Team, ensuring high production quality and safety standards while driving continuous improvement. You will act as Principal Contractor for Building Safety Act duties and guide cross-functional teams through pre-planning to handover.

You will embed a customer-centric culture, manage supplier relationships, and safeguard project buildability with rigorous planning and programme development.