Construction Director

Job Description The Construction Director will drive high-value, complex and multi-project programmes through the full project lifecycle, from early scoping to final handover. As a member of the leadership team, you will support project teams, collaborate with other departments, and ensure all construction activity is aligned with wider organisational objectives and performance targets. The role will oversee delivery across three key divisions: Capex Projects – project values up to £1 million Minor Works – lower-value projects with fast turnaround Construction Projects – full strip-out and rebuild programmes (flooring, layouts, full refurbishment), typically valued between £5 million – £20 million Key Responsibilities Support the Head of Projects in leading large-scale construction projects from inception through to handover Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery is safe, on time and within budget Provide senior leadership to project teams and project managers across all construction divisions Act as the primary link between site-based teams and senior leadership Set, maintain and embed project standards, processes and best practice Manage budgets, risks, timelines and resources across assigned projects Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards at all times Track progress, report performance, and maintain accurate project data and systems Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Proven experience as a Construction Director or equivalent within a Tier 1 construction environment Extensive senior management experience delivering multi-million-pound construction or infrastructure projects Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage risk, performance and profitability Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and crisis management capabilities In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, regulations and building standards Professional chartership required (e.g. CIOB, RICS, ICE) Ability to attain BPSS clearance, with SC clearance required at a later stage Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across UK sites as required The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,  #aplacetobeyou,  #facilitiesmanagement  ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work….