Practice Director

CSSW LONDON WATERPROOFING; Olney; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a decisive Practice Director to lead their talented team in delivering top-tier waterproofing consultancy. This pivotal role involves operational management, ensuring excellence in project execution, and shaping business strategies to meet client needs. If you are a meticulous leader with a strong sense of responsibility and a passion for driving improvements in the construction sector, this opportunity offers you the chance to influence the company's future and contribute to a stable and structured environment. Join a respected consultancy and make your mark in a niche sector renowned for its expertise.

Benefits

Healthcare

6% Pension

Generous Profit Share

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-chartership experience in construction consultancy.
• Proven track record in leadership within UK construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract monitoring and ensure compliance with UK standards.
• Implement efficient business processes and manage internal budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

Construction-related degree

Chartered status with RICS, APM, CIOB, ICE, RIBA

Job description

Opportunity for a Decisive and Detail-Oriented Leader:

CLW is the UK’s leading specialist basementwaterproofing consultancy. We pride ourselves on our expertise anddedication to deliver robust, risk-free solutions for high-valueprestigious projects. Working on top-tier design teams, we are on amission to be the premier choice for structural waterproofing designinput. We have a key opportunity for a highly capable PracticeDirector to play a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious goals ofbeing recognised as THE premier choice for structural waterproofingdesign input.

As our Practice Director ,you’ll be a “completer finisher” with a meticulous approach to driveoperational excellence.

Do you thrive inenvironments where your expertise, reliability and commitment can makea tangible impact?

If so, CLW, has an exceptionalopportunity for a Practice Director to join our growing team.

Practice Director: The Integrator at the Heartof Our Success

Operating within an EntrepreneurialOperating System (EoS) model, we are looking for a Practice Directorwho will function as our Integrator . This crucial leadershipposition is responsible for the day-to-day operational management ofour talented team of technical consultants. You will be the steadyhand who ensures our strategic goals, set in collaboration with ourTechnical Director, are translated into clear, actionable plans andexecuted with precision.

Your KeyResponsibilities Will Include:

• Ensuring Excellencein Project & Contract Management: Overseeing contract monitoringto the highest industry standards, ensuring compliance with UKconstruction contracts, and managing tender processes with meticulousattention to detail.
• Driving Operational & TeamLeadership: Implementing and maintaining efficient businessprocesses and procedures, providing managerial oversight to ourgrowing technical team, and developing quarterly objectives to ensurestrategic alignment and managing our internal budget and contracts.
• Contributing to our Business Strategy: Shaping ourservice offering to best meet target client needs and ensure that ourteam can deliver high value consultancy to appropriate target markets
• Enhancing Reporting & Presentation Development: Contributing to the development of high-quality technical reports,infographics, and presentations to support our project documentation.

What We're Looking For:

It's time to shift the construction industry. We're drivenby the belief that poor contractual processes, the race to the bottomon price, and unsustainable pressure on consultants are holding theindustry back. We're here to change that, leveraging our deepunderstanding of procurement and contract strategy to driveimprovement from the top down

We are lookingfor an integrator with a proven track record in a leadership rolewithin the UK construction professions. You should possess:

• A construction-related degree (Chartered status with RICS,APM, CIOB, ICE, RIBA is preferred).
• A minimum of 5 yearspost-chartership experience with a leading building or constructionconsultancy.
• A deep understanding of UK constructionconsultancy contracts, defect analysis, and procurement.
• Experience in construction monitoring and employer’s agentresponsibilities.

More Than JustExperience – We Value Your Approach:

We need someone withan ownership mindset. A natural completer-finisher , who takespride in structuring and optimising business operations. You arelikely to be someone who:

• Is dependable and systematic, capable of shaping and testing procedures and processes to growthe business.
• A strong team player who effectively motivatesand guides individuals to achieve outstanding results.
• Ishighly task-oriented and decisive , focusing on completingresponsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Possessesexceptional attention to detail , ensuring accuracy andthoroughness in all tasks.
• Able to reshape a clientoffering , challenge assumptions, and bring new ideas back to thetable
• Makes decisions based on logic and practicality,focusing on concrete data and evidence.
• Is responsibleand loyal , consistently fulfilling commitments and demonstratinga strong sense of duty.
• Values a well-organised workenvironment with clear expectations.

If these qualities resonate with your professional style, youare likely to thrive in our environment.

WhyChoose CLW?

• Lead a Respected and GrowingConsultancy: Take ownership of a key leadership role within aniche sector renowned for its expertise.
• Shape theCompany's Future: Be a key decision-maker, directly influencingour long-term success.
• Enjoy Competitive Compensation andBenefits: Receive a competitive salary (circa £70,000),healthcare, a 6% pension, and generous profit share within thebusiness.
• Contribute to a Stable and StructuredEnvironment: Join a company that values credibility, expertise,and impact, offering a predictable and reliable workplace.
• Focus on Clear Goals and Realistic Deadlines: Work inan environment where clear objectives and a focus on factual datadrive progress.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you are a highly organised, ambitious professional witha strong sense of responsibility, high standards and the experience toexcel in this pivotal role, we encourage you to apply. Join the teamat CLW and become an integral part of our continued success.

To Apply:

We value diverseperspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentwhere all team members can thrive. We particularly encourageapplications from individuals who bring varied experiences andinsights to the technical domain Please submit your CV and a coveringletter outlining your relevant experience and why you believe you arethe ideal candidate for the Practice Director role at CLW.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Olney, Northamptonshire (minimum 3 days perweek in office, with some travel to London)

Employment Type: Full-time (Part-time considered for ahigh-calibre candidate)