Director of Construction

Permanent Role | Peterborough (Flexible Working)

We’re partnering with a leading engineering contractor delivering a multi-billion-pound water framework
, who are now looking to appoint a Construction Director to their senior leadership team.

This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple water and wastewater construction projects across the framework. Based out of the Peterborough office
, the position offers flexible working and plays a critical part in shaping the long‑term strategy and performance of the programme.

• Provide senior operational leadership across a portfolio of live water infrastructure projects
• Set and drive construction strategy in line with framework objectives, safety, quality and commercial outcomes
• Lead, mentor and develop construction and project leadership teams across multiple sites
• Ensure best‑practice construction methods are applied across utility projects, maintaining up‑to‑date technical and regulatory knowledge
• Work closely with commercial, planning, design and client teams to align delivery with programme and cost expectations
• Represent construction at senior leadership and framework governance level
  , influencing long‑term decision‑making

• Proven experience in a Construction Director / Operations Director / Senior Operations Manager role within engineering or utilities
• Strong background delivering water or utility infrastructure projects for a contractor
• Demonstrable operational leadership experience
  , managing large teams and complex project portfolios
• Still hands‑on enough to understand modern construction practices, site realities and delivery challenges
• Strategic mindset, with the credibility to operate as part of a senior leadership team on a major framework

• Permanent leadership role on a long‑term, multi‑billion‑pound water framework
• Flexible working, with a base from the Peterborough office
• Senior leadership influence and long‑term career progression
• Competitive executive‑level salary and package

This is a rare opportunity for a senior construction leader to take a strategic role with real influence
, while remaining closely connected to the realities of delivering complex utility projects on the ground.