Overview
HRM Search Partners have been exclusively retained by a dynamic, international construction and solutions leader to appoint a Construction Director for its flagship project in Central London. This is a career-defining opportunity to join a best-in-class organisation at a pivotal stage of strategic expansion and sustained growth.
With an established track record across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, the company delivers complex, high-quality construction, fit-out and mission-critical projects. It is recognised for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, collaborative leadership and the ongoing development of its people.
Responsibilities
- Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance: Promote an excellent health and safety culture, conduct regular inspections, and maintain adherence to statutory and company standards. Ensure all project activities comply with the Employers Requirements, relevant building, environmental, and safety regulations.
- Project Leadership & Delivery: Manage and coordinate all aspects of large-scale construction projects from inception to completion. Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance to ensure timely and successful delivery.
- Procurement & Resource Management: Oversee the procurement of construction equipment, plant, and materials to ensure timely availability. Manage site resources daily, including subcontractors, workforce allocation, materials inspection, and quality control.
- Team Management: Hire, lead, and manage multidisciplinary project teams to drive performance, productivity, and operational excellence. Conduct regular team reviews, provide feedback, and promote continuous improvement.
- Financial & Commercial Oversight: Monitor commercial performance, support cost reporting, and ensure value is maximised throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contractual & Risk Management: Manage contractual risk both upstream through the main contract and downstream to our supply chain.
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain regular communication with clients, consultants, planners, supervisors, quantity surveyors, and subcontractors. Present updates, prepare internal and external project reports, and ensure transparency on progress and issues. Build and nurture strong stakeholder relationships to support current and future business opportunities
Experience
- 20 years' construction experience, with at least 5 years' experience as a Contracts Manager or similar.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering large-scale projects as the Project Lead for a main contractor.
- Experience in the UK or Ireland construction industry is beneficial.
- Third level qualification in related discipline, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering etc.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build and retain strong teams to drive projects to completion.
- Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities with existing or new clients.
- Pro-active, self-starter, comfortable in dealing with difficult circumstances or ambiguity.
- Strong relationship builder, who can foster and manage productive relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
To learn more, apply online or contact Shane Browne on +353 1 6321865 or please submit an updated CV.
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