Construction Director

The People Pod; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 133,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Bonus Structure

25+ Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension & Benefits Package

Job summary

The People Pod is seeking a Construction Director to lead multi-site residential schemes, strengthen the construction function, and build a high-performing team. You will deliver safe, high-quality outcomes with autonomy and backing from senior leadership.

You will shape strategy, drive buildability, collaborate with Commercial and Pre-Construction, uphold safety standards, and enable long-term growth with a delivery-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Director or Senior Construction Leader within residential development.
• Strong track record of leading multi-site residential programmes.
• Experience strengthening or scaling a construction function.
• Hands-on, energetic leader in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience shaping construction systems and delivery models.
• Ability to build and inspire teams with clear standards.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of impact on programme and cost.
• Collaborative across Technical, Commercial and Pre-Construction functions.
• Enjoys building rather than just the finished product.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction function across multiple residential schemes, ensuring safe, high-quality and timely delivery.
• Oversee the full build lifecycle, embedding programme discipline and buildability from pre-construction through to completion.
• Shape construction strategy, sequencing, logistics and delivery models.
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing construction team with clear standards and site leadership.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Technical and Pre-Construction teams to align on programme, cost, quality and risk.
• Maintain rigorous health and safety standards across all sites.
• Support early-stage planning and design reviews to ensure efficiency and viability.
• Drive continuous improvement with systems, processes and ways of working that support growth.
• Represent construction at senior leadership level and contribute to long-term strategy.
• Ensure customer satisfaction benchmarks are met regarding quality and aftercare.

Skills

Construction leadership

Residential development

Multi-site delivery

Team development

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

TPP - CON26551 Other Permanent Cheshire £100000 - £130000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits + Allowance

Our client is an established North West residential business with a strong pipeline of current and future developments. As the business enters its next stage of growth, it is investing in its leadership, people and operational capability to create a construction function capable of supporting its long-term ambitions.

We're looking for a Construction Director who's been through the journey before. Someone who knows how to strengthen a construction function, build the right team, raise standards and put the structure and discipline in place to support growth. This isn't about inheriting a finished product. There will be challenges to work through, and it will require resilience, energy and determination, but you'll have the backing, autonomy and influence to shape the function and build something meaningful for the long term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the construction function across multiple residential schemes, ensuring safe, high-quality and timely delivery
  * Oversee the full build lifecycle, embedding strong programme discipline and buildability from pre-construction through to completion
  * Work closely with senior leadership to shape construction strategy, sequencing, logistics and delivery models
  * Build, mentor and develop a high-performing construction team with clear standards, accountability and strong site leadership
  * Collaborate with Commercial, Technical and Pre-Construction teams to ensure alignment on programme, cost, quality and risk
  * Maintain rigorous health and safety standards across all sites, ensuring a culture of safe working practices
  * Support early-stage planning and design reviews to ensure efficiency, buildability and commercial viability
  * Drive continuous improvement, implementing systems, processes and ways of working that support growth and operational excellence
  * Represent construction at senior leadership level, contributing to business planning, forecasting and long-term strategy
  * Ensure customer satisfaction benchmarks are met, with a focus on quality, handover standards and aftercare performance

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Construction Director or Senior Construction Leader within residential development, housebuilding or mixed-use delivery
  * Strong track record of leading multi-site residential construction programmes
  * Evidence of having strengthened, rebuilt or scaled a construction function, rather than simply operated within an established structure
  * A hands‑on, energetic leader who thrives in a fast‑moving, delivery‑focused environment
  * Experience shaping or improving construction systems, processes and delivery models
  * The resilience and determination to work through challenges while keeping sight of the longer‑term vision
  * Ability to build and inspire teams, set standards and drive accountability
  * Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how construction decisions impact programme, cost and quality
  * A collaborative approach, working closely across Technical, Commercial and Pre-Construction functions
  * Someone who enjoys the build, not just the finished product - comfortable with challenge and motivated by creating something meaningful

What's In It For You:

• Basic Salary: £100,000-£130,000
  * Car Allowance
  * Bonus Structure
  * 25+ Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  * Pension & Benefits Package
  * The chance to join at a pivotal stage and genuinely shape the construction function
  * Direct access to an experienced senior leadership team
  * Real influence, autonomy and the opportunity to put your stamp on a growing organisation
  * A strong pipeline of work supporting long‑term growth and progression