Construction Director

Construction Director South Wales

An established construction company based in South Wales are looking for an experienced Construction Director to lead and strengthen its operational function.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all live project delivery, protecting gross margin, driving operational excellence, and ensuring a strong, structured construction platform to support continued growth.

You will take full accountability for construction operations across multiple live sites, ensuring:

• Projects are delivered safely, on time and to agreed quality standards

• Gross margins are protected and enhanced

• Operational risks are controlled

• Client relationships remain strong through the delivery phase

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Full responsibility for live project delivery across all sites

• Ensure programme certainty and implement recovery plans where required

• Chair internal Operations Meetings

• Oversee resource allocation (labour, management & plant)

• Ensure structured mobilisation and demobilisation processes

Margin & Cost Protection

• Work closely with the Commercial Director to protect GM

• Review monthly CVRs with a strong operational lens

• Challenge site prelims, inefficiencies and waste

• Ensure variations are properly captured and recovered

• Reduce abortive works and rework

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, develop and retain strong site teams

• Mentor Operations Managers

• Address underperformance decisively

• Embed company values across the construction function

Health, Safety & Quality

• Drive a proactive HSEQ culture across all projects

• Ensure compliance with CDM and Principal Contractor duties

• Work closely with the HSEQ function to eliminate repeat issues

• Conduct site audits and director-level walkarounds

This position offers a highly competitive salary package, complemented by an excellent performance related bonus structure.

Please be aware this is not a hybrid opportunity. The successful candidate will need to be permanently based in South Wales to fulfil the requirements of the role.

For a confidential discussion and full information pack, please apply directly in confidence.