IT Director

Rutherford Briant; Basildon; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site construction organization based in Basildon seeks a commercially focused IT Director to lead transformative change. The ideal candidate will drive a future-focused IT strategy, manage digital transformation initiatives, and maintain robust IT operations. This role requires strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. The company is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at senior IT leadership level within a multi-site or operationally complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT environments, including cloud, cyber security, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of influencing at Executive level.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a future-focused IT strategy aligning with business goals.
• Lead major digital transformation programmes including ERP upgrades and cloud adoption.
• Ensure secure, stable, and scalable IT operations across a distributed construction estate.

Skills

Senior IT leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud technologies

Cyber security

Governance frameworks

Job description

Can you drive digital transformation? Are you a commercially focused senior technology leader?

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded IT Director to lead transformative change within a fast-growing, multi-site construction organisation. This role is perfect for a strategic leader who can harness technology to drive operational excellence, elevate performance, and support ambitious long-term growth.

Acting as the bridge between technology and the wider business strategy, you will shape the digital roadmap, ensure robust governance, and oversee the successful delivery of major transformation initiatives across a complex, geographically distributed estate.

Responsibilities

As an IT Director, you will…

• Set and deliver a future-focused IT strategy that directly aligns with the business’ commercial and operational goals.
• Lead major digital transformation programmes, including ERP upgrades, cloud adoption, and enterprise system evolution.
• Ensure secure, stable, and scalable IT operations across a large, distributed construction estate.
• Build strong partnerships across the business, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring technology delivers measurable value.

Requirements

As an IT Director, you will need…

• Proven experience operating at senior IT leadership level within a multi-site or operationally complex organisation.
• A track record of aligning technology investments to commercial outcomes and driving ROI.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT environments, including cloud, cyber security, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of influencing at Executive level.

Knowledge & Experience

• Strategic Leadership & Governance – shaping long-term technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, and embedding strong governance and risk frameworks.
• Technology Operations & Delivery – overseeing secure, resilient IT operations while leading complex digital transformation programmes.
• Team Leadership & Management – developing high-performing teams, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Technical Expertise – strong understanding of cloud technologies, network architecture, cyber security, and vendor and contract management.

If you’re motivated by delivering real commercial value and leading transformative change, we’d love to hear from you, apply today.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.