Construction Director, UK Civils, London, £££ negotiable dependent on experience

Our client, an award winning construction company, are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Director to complement and strengthen their existing senior leadership team.

The role:

* Reporting to the Group Operational Director, our client are looking to recruit a Divisional Director to provide team leadership within UK Civils. A key part of the role will be in developing and mentoring the divisions people; and to promote technical, delivery and operational excellence to their clients.
* You will work closely with the Board Directors and Senior Leadership Team to help develop and deliver new and current opportunities
* Your work will involve local and national projects being delivered across a number of multiple industry sectors
* You will be responsible for ensuring that all relevant project specific operational system/procedures are followed, providing support and promoting a good working culture, responsible for the implementation of safe working systems & practices, improving project margins, supply chain procurement and ensuring that all relevant documentation reflects company policy

Deliverables:

Divisional Delivery;

* Provide team leadership;

* Manage, supervise, train and mentor the project team to enable them to optimise their work contribution
* Set targets to measure performance, and drive continuous improvement

* Deliver performance in accordance with targets and procedures
* Managing and marshalling resources to ensure they are fit for purpose and have sufficient capacity to meet the project delivery requirements of the business
* Providing effective team management, including overseeing project completion timelines, monitoring project costs, and ensuring client needs are met
* Ensuring all operational procedures are adhered to and attention to health and safety matters is a priority for all staff and the company's agents and contractors
* Liaising with other departments and directors, including commercial and finance, to ensure company objectives are met, and the overall business performance is optimal
* Providing direct input to the company's risk register and ensure that it is regularly updated
* Cooperating with the Commercial Director and his team as appropriate to ensure full capture of contractor/ client variations or changes in project scope
* Ensuring all project delivery activities are performed in an ethical manner while maintaining a competitive position for the company
* Maintaining awareness of relevant current business issues and keep abreast of all changes in the sector including legal, technical and contractual trends

Divisional Compliance;

* Work in partnership with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality departments to understand and deliver our behavioural safety programme
* Embrace all Health, Safety and Environmental legislative requirements and company initiatives, promoting and communicating them across the division
* Work in partnership with Human Resources and Training departments to understand and apply relevant legislative and best practice requirements across the management of the division's people, including sub-contractors and labour supply
* Work in partnership with all procurement and supply chain initiatives

Business Development;

* Develop potential future work opportunities through professional relationships with clients, suppliers and members of the construction community, to ensure repeat business
* Implement an improvement process on the project to identify best practice, implement improvements, gather and feedback knowledge and inform the team how knowledge may be accessed
* Cooperating with the Commercial Director and his team and assist in the development of pricing, bid methodology & strategy writing and risk mitigation strategies
* Providing support and input into the development of the company's project pipeline and order book, actively participate in bid/no bid decisions and ensure resource availability to meet demands

Qualifications/Experience;

* Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject
* Membership or working towards industry recognised chartered memberships

Knowledge;

* Detailed knowledge of Civil Engineering and Construction sectors
* Detailed knowledge of construction industry practice
* Working knowledge of contract law and commercial practice
* Knowledge of construction procurement, contract documents and practice

Skills and behaviours;

* Independent, challenging mind, with the ability to make decisions in areas directly affecting others in a pragmatic and professional manner
* Excellent motivator and team builder - with proven leadership skills
* Good interpersonal relationship skills with confident, resilient approach
* Excellent construction and site management skills with close attention to detail
* Ability to build rapport quickly with others
* Demonstrate the company values in all you do

This is a great opportunity to join a hugely successful and ambitious business.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now. If you would prefer an private discussion prior to sending your CV in, please email me at rob@pearsonwhiffin.co.uk and we can schedule a suitable time to speak. All conversations will be 100% confidential.

Rob Pearson, Director of Pearson Whiffin Construction Recruitment is handling this role.