Construction Director​/Head of Construction

Position: Construction Director / Head of Construction (Depending on Experience
Location: Cadbury

Full Time, Permanent
Lovell is looking for an experienced  Construction Director or Head of Construction  to lead the delivery of residential developments across the   South West  .
Based   from   our Exeter office, you will oversee a secured pipeline of more than 2,000 homes, including low-rise housing and apartment schemes of up to five storeys, delivered through open-market house building and partnerships with housing associations, local   authorities   and joint venture partners.
The role
Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, you will take overall responsibility for construction activity and pre-start coordination across the region, providing strategic and operational leadership across multiple developments to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to Lovell's standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
As a senior regional leader, you will   maintain   a visible presence across our sites, supporting and challenging project teams while helping to shape regional construction strategy and contributing to Board and Senior Leadership activity.
You will lead construction input during pre-construction and early planning, including buildability, risk,   logistics  ,   programming   and construction   methodology  . Working closely with land,   design   and commercial teams, you will also contribute to appraisals, tenders,   bids   and partnership proposals.
Throughout delivery, you will oversee multiple live schemes from site start through to handover,   maintaining   programme, budget and quality performance while resolving operational challenges and maximising value.
Working alongside the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you will promote a zero-harm culture and ensure   high standards   of health,   safety   and quality, including compliance with CDM, Building Regulations, NHBC, LABC, BCO and relevant legislation.
About you
You will have significant leadership experience within residential construction, ideally at Construction Director, Head of Construction or a similarly senior level, with a strong background in both house building and contracting within a   partnerships   environment.
You will have experience managing multiple live sites and large operational teams, including the delivery of low-rise housing and apartment schemes up to five storeys. Strong knowledge of pre-construction, construction programming, build sequencing, commercial control, NHBC requirements, Building Regulations and health and safety legislation is essential.
You will also bring a strong focus on customer satisfaction, with   a track record   of achieving or promoting five-star performance through your teams. Professional membership of CIOB, RICS or equivalent and experience of Asta Power project would be   advantageous   but are not essential.
Most importantly, you will be a hands-on, commercially astute leader who can engage and influence at all levels, balancing construction,   house building   and partnership priorities while   maintaining   a clear focus on quality,   customers   and communities.
If you are an experienced construction leader looking for an influential regional role where you can make a visible impact, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Benefits
Discretionary bonus, based on business performance.

Travel allowance

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme, 5% matched, defined contribution scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice opportunities exist with our EV scheme, Cycle to Work and Additional Holiday Purchase

Group Discount Scheme

24 Hour Digital GP

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths,   skills   and personalities of our people.
Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who   encourage   and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.