314 Construction Director jobs in the United Kingdom

TSR are recruiting for a Construction Director to join our 5* client, a high-end Housebuilder who have established themselves as a leading name in the residential market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Construction Director to join the Construction Team. This role reports to the Managing Director.

The role will include:

Oversee construction projects ensuring they are completed on time and to specification, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards.

Report on and monitor the logistics and resources associated with developments, working to regulatory and quality standards and implementing cost saving solutions, to ensure compliance and budgetary targets are met.

Contribute towards contract negotiations with third party suppliers and contractors to ensure achievement of the build programme and associated targets.

Provide accurate and timely management information on a regular basis to enable the formulation of the appropriate strategy and aid decision making in line with the objectives of the Operating Company.

Manage the team effectively, including setting clear objectives, conducting professional development reviews, coaching and training to ensure employees achieve both their full potential and company targets.

Advocate the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy while ensuring compliance throughout the team to ensure health and safety standards are met.

Must need:

Extensive experience within the housebuilding construction industry

Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

A good understanding of Microsoft Package, including Outlook, Excel and Word

Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

SMST (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is preferred

Full UK Driving Licence is required

Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 7 in Construction Site Supervision is preferred.

Benefits 

Competitive Salary (DOE)

Company Car/Car Allowance

Pension

Life Assurance

Bonus

Health Care

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Step Into a Leadership Role with Watkin Jones – Shape the Future of Residential Development.

Watkin Jones, the UK’s leading name in residential development, is on the lookout for a talented and driven Construction Director to join our senior leadership team. As we continue to grow across the build-to-rent (BTR), co-living, and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sectors, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our business and deliver exceptional living spaces across the UK.

The Role:

Operating on a national scale, we’re looking for someone who’s comfortable working away from home as required (with expenses covered in line with company policy). As Construction Director, you will take the lead across your portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery is efficient, on-budget, and aligned with our high standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clear, timely project updates and maintaining control of budgets and timelines.
li>Overcoming challenges with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Leading construction activities across multiple sites, driving operational excellence.
• Coaching and mentoring Construction Managers, Project Managers, and wider teams.
• Building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and subcontractors alike.
• Contributing to strategic planning while developing the skills and performance of your team.

About You:

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. Your ability to inspire and motivate teams, combined with a strong commercial mindset, will be key to your success.

You’ll bring:

• A passion for quality, customer care, and innovation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• The confidence to make informed decisions and manage risk effectively.
• (Bonus) Experience in student accommodation or the build-to-rent sector.

What we’d love you to have:

< i>SMSTS certificate
• First Aid certificate
• Scaffolding certificate
• CSCS Card

Why join us?

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

< i>Professional Growth:  Individual support for your career advancement. li>Rewards:  Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. li>Work-Life Balance:  25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), flexible working from home, and discounted gym memberships. li>Wellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform
• < trong>Benefits:  Company car or allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

About Us:

Watkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000 PBAS beds and BTR units since inception across 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 20,000 units across 58 schemes, representing £3.2bn of assets under management.

TSR are recruiting for a Construction Director to join our 5* client, a high-end Housebuilder who have established themselves as a leading name in the residential market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Construction Director to join the Construction Team. This role reports to the Managing Director.

The role will include:

Oversee construction projects ensuring they are completed on time and to specification, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards.

Report on and monitor the logistics and resources associated with developments, working to regulatory and quality standards and implementing cost saving solutions, to ensure compliance and budgetary targets are met.

Contribute towards contract negotiations with third party suppliers and contractors to ensure achievement of the build programme and associated targets.

Provide accurate and timely management information on a regular basis to enable the formulation of the appropriate strategy and aid decision making in line with the objectives of the Operating Company.

Manage the team effectively, including setting clear objectives, conducting professional development reviews, coaching and training to ensure employees achieve both their full potential and company targets.

Advocate the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy while ensuring compliance throughout the team to ensure health and safety standards are met.

Must need:

Extensive experience within the housebuilding construction industry

Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

A good understanding of Microsoft Package, including Outlook, Excel and Word

Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

SMST (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is preferred

Full UK Driving Licence is required

Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 7 in Construction Site Supervision is preferred.

Benefits 

Competitive Salary (DOE)

Company Car/Car Allowance

Pension

Life Assurance

Bonus

Health Care

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Step Into a Leadership Role with Watkin Jones – Shape the Future of Residential Development.

Watkin Jones, the UK's leading name in residential development, is on the lookout for a talented and driven Construction Director to join our senior leadership team. As we continue to grow across the build-to-rent (BTR), co-living, and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sectors, this is a unique op.

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Regional Construction Director

Location : Leeds, LS10 1NE
Salary/Benefits : The role will command a highly competitive salary and remuneration package as well as a broad benefits package focused on personal development, wellbeing and community.
Contract : Full time, Permanent

Monaghans provide multi-disciplinary building consultancy services delivering quality professional advice and expertise to clients across a diverse range of business sectors throughout the UK and Europe.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced candidate to join our business at Regional Director level, taking a leadership role in the delivery and growth of new and existing opportunities in the commercial and residential sectors.

The successful individual will report to the Main Board of Directors, with an opportunity for progression to Main Board Director level.

The ideal candidate will come from a Chartered Quantity Surveying background and have wide-ranging experience in the commercial and residential sectors.

We are seeking candidates with strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a history of developing and maintaining long standing Client Relationships, and a track record in successful project delivery.

A comprehensive understanding of industry standards, regulations and emerging trends, and the ability to shape project delivery strategy and process are key to the role.

As our Regional Construction Director you will be responsible for:

• Leadership: Act as a ‘self starter’ showing initiative and strategic leadership, promoting a Client focused environment.  At all times promote the business Vision, Mission and Values.
li>Management: Lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals, promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Operational and resource management within the team.  Support staff development and wellbeing. li>Strategic Planning: Develop and implement delivery and growth strategies for the team.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities, fostering and maintaining strong client relationships.  Develop the business profile and expand networks.
li>Project Delivery: Oversee internal teams delivering projects across all disciplines, maintaining standards and ensuring quality and best practice. Manage client expectations whilst overseeing projects to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Financial Oversight: Manage financial performance and resource allocation to ensure profitability and sustainable growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners. Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders within the business.

Monaghans are committed to the continuous professional development of all our staff, and we provide a range of professional training programmes and support for staff at all levels including those requiring support to obtain relevant academic or professional qualifications.

Monaghans is an equal opportunities employer.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY ” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.

The role will support national Clients whilst overseeing operations across our Northern regions from our offices in Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds.

Pre-Construction Director

Location: Derbyshire (with UK travel)

An established UK specialist interiors/retrofit contractor is looking for a technically expert and commercially astute Pre-Construction Director to lead their project lifecycle from initial client technical consultation, project inception, design, quotation, and finally, handover to the Project Delivery team for project commencement on site. This is a senior leadership role requiring exceptional client relationship skills, commercial insight, and the ability to bridge strategy and delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the pre-construction phase for specialist interior/retrofit projects over £100k value.
• Act as the primary client contact post-contract, managing strategic relationships and high-stakes discussions up to the project delivery phase.
• Approve project scope, commercial strategies, and governance processes.
• Protect and grow margins through proactive risk management and commercial foresight.
• Oversee smooth handovers to delivery teams, ensuring scope, cost, and timelines are aligned.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven senior experience in pre-construction management, with proven technical and commercial proficiency.
• A background in tier 1 construction, interiors/fit-out/retrofit, or hard FM/M&E contracting.
• Strong commercial and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, as well as proven ability with technical consultation.
• Confidence using tools like Power BI and Salesforce.

The offer:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential up to 50% of base.
• Unlimited holiday allowance.
• Private medical cover and pension scheme.
• Opportunity to shape major, vital projects for clients that can't afford to sacrifice on quality.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and mentoring.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture with regular team events.
• Cycle to work scheme and family-friendly policies.

If you’re ready to take the lead on nurturing valuable contracts with longstanding and new clients alike, through your technical expertise and commercial proficiency within the pre-construction phase, we’d love to hear from you.

Regional Construction Director

Location : Leeds, LS10 1NE
Salary/Benefits : The role will command a highly competitive salary and remuneration package as well as a broad benefits package focused on personal development, wellbeing and community.
Contract : Full time, Permanent

Monaghans provide multi-disciplinary building consultancy services delivering quality professional advice and expertise to clients across a diverse range of business sectors throughout the UK and Europe.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced candidate to join our business at Regional Director level, taking a leadership role in the delivery and growth of new and existing opportunities in the commercial and residential sectors.

The successful individual will report to the Main Board of Directors, with an opportunity for progression to Main Board Director level.

The ideal candidate will come from a Chartered Quantity Surveying background and have wide-ranging experience in the commercial and residential sectors.

We are seeking candidates with strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a history of developing and maintaining long standing Client Relationships, and a track record in successful project delivery.

A comprehensive understanding of industry standards, regulations and emerging trends, and the ability to shape project delivery strategy and process are key to the role.

As our Regional Construction Director you will be responsible for:

• Leadership: Act as a ‘self starter’ showing initiative and strategic leadership, promoting a Client focused environment.  At all times promote the business Vision, Mission and Values.
li>Management: Lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals, promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Operational and resource management within the team.  Support staff development and wellbeing. li>Strategic Planning: Develop and implement delivery and growth strategies for the team.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities, fostering and maintaining strong client relationships.  Develop the business profile and expand networks.
li>Project Delivery: Oversee internal teams delivering projects across all disciplines, maintaining standards and ensuring quality and best practice. Manage client expectations whilst overseeing projects to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Financial Oversight: Manage financial performance and resource allocation to ensure profitability and sustainable growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners. Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders within the business.

Monaghans are committed to the continuous professional development of all our staff, and we provide a range of professional training programmes and support for staff at all levels including those requiring support to obtain relevant academic or professional qualifications.

Monaghans is an equal opportunities employer.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY ” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.

The role will support national Clients whilst overseeing operations across our Northern regions from our offices in Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds.

Pre-Construction Director

Location: Derbyshire (with UK travel)

An established UK specialist interiors/retrofit contractor is looking for a technically expert and commercially astute Pre-Construction Director to lead their project lifecycle from initial client technical consultation, project inception, design, quotation, and finally, handover to the Project Delivery team for project commencement on site. This is a senior leadership role requiring exceptional client relationship skills, commercial insight, and the ability to bridge strategy and delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the pre-construction phase for specialist interior/retrofit projects over £100k value.
• Act as the primary client contact post-contract, managing strategic relationships and high-stakes discussions up to the project delivery phase.
• Approve project scope, commercial strategies, and governance processes.
• Protect and grow margins through proactive risk management and commercial foresight.
• Oversee smooth handovers to delivery teams, ensuring scope, cost, and timelines are aligned.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven senior experience in pre-construction management, with proven technical and commercial proficiency.
• A background in tier 1 construction, interiors/fit-out/retrofit, or hard FM/M&E contracting.
• Strong commercial and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, as well as proven ability with technical consultation.
• Confidence using tools like Power BI and Salesforce.

The offer:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential up to 50% of base.
• Unlimited holiday allowance.
• Private medical cover and pension scheme.
• Opportunity to shape major, vital projects for clients that can't afford to sacrifice on quality.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and mentoring.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture with regular team events.
• Cycle to work scheme and family-friendly policies.

If you’re ready to take the lead on nurturing valuable contracts with longstanding and new clients alike, through your technical expertise and commercial proficiency within the pre-construction phase, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! ( **Director, Development** **- Europe** requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with an emphasis on project/construction management. In this role, you will function as QTS' point of contact for new client builds and implementations and liaise between the QTS Sales Team (Account Exec and Sales Engineer), the QTS Operations Team, the QTS Property Development Team, and the Customer. This role will work closely with existing Development Construction Project Managers to ensure the customers' needs are carried out to high levels of expectation.
**RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.**
+ Manage the customer deployment project delivery for each sold deal within each QTS location.
+ Coordinate with the QTS Property Development team, and supporting specialty consultants, to support customer's design needs, pricing, customer approvals, & implementation of specific deployment scopes
+ Manage the delivery of these projects, this position aligns clients' objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts across the QTS organization.
+ Drive effective client relationship management and efficient cost management, with the ultimate goal of delivering the project on time and on budget.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Bachelor's Degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture or Equivalent Industry working experience.
+ Ten or more years of progressive responsibility in development of Mission Critical Facilities
+ Five or more years of responsibility of data center project construction with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers
+ Ability to Travel throughout mainland Europe on a per project basis coordinating Construction Projects
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Experience managing multiple large, multi-faceted projects.
+ Experience with Construction Health & Safety Knowledge
+ Experience with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
+ Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff.
+ Ability to influence cross-discipline teams.
+ Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on
It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history- and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.
As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.
At QTS, we are _Powered by People_ . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
And we'd like to invite you to join us.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
+ Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
+ Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
+ Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
+ Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
+ 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
+ Pet and Legal Insurance
+ Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
+ Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
+ Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
+ Military Benefits Package
+ QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
+ QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
+ QTS Crisis Fund
+ Wellness Program
+ Tuition Reimbursement Program
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.