Regional Director - Construction & Growth Lead

Galliford Try; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an Area Director for the Guildford region. You will establish and maintain relationships with clients and the supply chain, lead regional strategy, and drive delivery across multiple projects with a focus on financial close of frameworks.

You will oversee bid and project reviews, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure staff development. A strong leadership presence and sector experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Senior position within construction.
• Portfolio of projects typically £1m to £100m+.
• Extensive experience in new_build, refurbishment & fit_out.
• Fully proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Professional body membership (CIOB/RICS) and relevant CSCS card.
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications.
• Familiar with NEC, JCT & PPC2000 contracts.
• BPSS & SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a regional profile, growing client and supply chain relationships.
• Develop and sustain key framework relationships through to financial close.
• Lead client communications via project teams to maintain professional representation.
• Participate in Regional Management Meetings and cascade strategy to project teams.
• Oversee bid, project, and business unit reviews to resolve technical, commercial, and operational issues.
• Promote a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to pre-qualifications and tender/bid inputs to secure winning solutions.
• Support staff development, organise training, and develop talent pipelines for future leadership.
• Ensure clients are aware of the full suite of end-to-end Galliford Try solutions.
• Establish behavioural safety culture and promote Delivering Excellence in all activities.
• Align with Galliford Try values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong leadership

Public sector relationships

Education

NHC/HND/Degree in Construction

CIOB/RICS membership

CSCS card

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking an Area Director for the Guildford region. You will establish and maintain relationships with clients and the supply chain, lead regional strategy, and drive delivery across multiple projects with a focus on financial close of frameworks.

You will oversee bid and project reviews, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure staff development. A strong leadership presence and sector experience are essential for success.