Residential Construction Director – South West Leader

The Lovell; East Devon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Travel allowance

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice – EV scheme

Cycle to Work

Group Discount Scheme

24 Hour Digital GP

Job summary

Lovell, based in Exeter, seeks an experienced Construction Director/Head of Construction to lead residential development delivery across the South West. You will oversee a robust pipeline and manage multiple live schemes from start to handover, ensuring safety, budget discipline and quality to Lovell standards.

You will provide strategic leadership, engage with project teams, and shape regional construction strategy while working with land, design and commercial teams on appraisals, tenders and

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in residential construction.
• Experience leading multiple live sites and large operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of NHBC requirements and Building Regulations.
• Membership of CIOB/RICS is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional construction strategy and delivery across the South West.
• Oversee pre-construction input, planning, and buildability.
• Maintain programme, budget and quality across schemes from start to handover.
• Collaborate with land, design and commercial teams to support tenders and partnerships.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project management

Pre-construction planning

Budget & quality control

Education

CIOB or RICS membership

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Lovell, based in Exeter, seeks an experienced Construction Director/Head of Construction to lead residential development delivery across the South West. You will oversee a robust pipeline and manage multiple live schemes from start to handover, ensuring safety, budget discipline and quality to Lovell standards.

You will provide strategic leadership, engage with project teams, and shape regional construction strategy while working with land, design and commercial teams on appraisals, tenders and