Head of Construction - Southern

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the Head of Construction will lead the delivery of a significant portfolio of developments ranging from £1m to £250m GDV. Working closely with directors and internal stakeholders, you will oversee projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring the successful delivery of schemes across all aspects of construction, design, programme and commercial performance.

• Provide strategic leadership across all current and future construction projects throughout the South of England.
• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from acquisition and pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Ensure developments are delivered safely, on programme and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Lead and develop construction teams across multiple sites, providing support, direction and mentorship.
• Work collaboratively with directors and internal teams to manage programme, design, technical and financial aspects of developments.
• Oversee procurement strategies and contractor performance to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of excellence in health, safety, environmental and quality management across all projects.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, company procedures and industry best practice.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to protect programme and commercial objectives.
• Support value engineering and innovation initiatives to maximise project performance and long-term asset value.
• This position would suit an experienced construction leader from a client-side or consultancy background with a proven ability to manage multiple complex developments and lead high‑performing teams.

• Minimum of 10 years’ construction experience with a strong track record delivering major projects valued in excess of £20m from inception through to completion.
• Previous experience within a client-side developer, consultancy or major contracting environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple large-scale residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
• Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent is desirable.
• In‑depth understanding of CDM regulations and construction health and safety legislation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act, Town and Country Planning legislation and wider statutory requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing programme, cost and quality performance.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised, commercially astute and capable of operating in a fast-paced development environment.