Senior Construction Delivery Manager

Clarion Housing Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel across region

Driving licence

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group in the Midlands is seeking a Senior Construction Delivery Manager to drive complex HRB and high-rise residential projects from concept through to completion. You will oversee multiple project teams, manage defects, and ensure delivery against programme, budget and quality.

The role requires Chartered status (MCIOB or equivalent), experience with JCT Design & Build contracts, and a strong grasp of Building Safety Regulator Gateway processes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering new-build, high-rise residential schemes, including HRB projects.
• Strong communication and leadership of medium to large project teams.
• Thorough understanding of development and construction processes from inception to handover and operation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple complex HRB and residential projects from concept to completion.
• Lead project teams and define vision with clear outcomes.
• Manage defect periods, ensure quality, safety and contractual compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project delivery

Education

MCIOB or equivalent

Tools

JCT Design & Build contracts

Building Safety Regulator Gateway Process

Residential build programmes

Job description

Salary: £76,052.00 - £88,060.00 plus £5,000.00 car allowance per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025

We’re seeking a Senior Construction Delivery Manager to join our team in the Midlands.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering multiple complex projects within our current

development programmes, including managing the defect period. This is a key position within the Development Construction Delivery Team, where you’ll oversee HRB projects from conception through to completion, managing their complexities and ensuring successful implementation.

You’ll lead medium- to large-sized project teams, define the project vision, communicate clear outcomes and drive the team to achieve them. You’ll also be responsible for project delivery, providing assurance that project objectives are met.

The ideal candidate will be a proven leader and excellent communicator with significant experience delivering new-build, high-rise residential schemes, including HRB projects and complex apartment developments. You’ll have a strong understanding of the Building Safety Regulator Gateway Process, alongside detailed knowledge of residential build programmes, quality and safety processes. Experience administering JCT Design & Build contracts is also essential.

You’ll bring a strong track record within a construction development organisation and a thorough understanding of the development and construction process, from inception and feasibility through to completion, handover and operation. Experience managing joint ventures and Section 106 developments would be highly advantageous, as would previous experience working for a main contractor or subcontractor. Chartered status, such as MCIOB or equivalent, would also be desirable.

Closing Date: 19th October 2026 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our Birmingham Office. Candidates will be expected to undertake regular travel across the region, as required, to attend development sites. With occasional travel to other Clarion offices as and when required. Applicants must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.