Contracts Director

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for delivering complex construction projects to the highest standards?

At Kilnbridge, we’re looking for a Contracts Director to take ownership of strategic project delivery, drive operational excellence, and lead high-performing teams across our Structures business for up coming projects across the Merseyside area.

Why Kilnbridge?

We’re known for tackling some of the UK’s most challenging engineering and construction projects. As an employee-owned business, every team member has a personal stake in our success. That means your leadership directly influences our growth, culture, and reputation.

We live by our values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. If you’re a leader who embodies these principles, you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of project delivery, from safety and programme management to commercial performance and quality. You’ll also play a key role in shaping business strategy and driving cross-functional collaboration. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading strategic project teams and ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Driving operational rigour, workforce planning, and project resourcing
• Overseeing engineering feasibility, buildability, and value engineering
• Managing client relationships and ensuring satisfaction across all touchpoints
• Supporting pre-construction activities and contributing to tender success
• Ensuring commercial success and robust project controls
• Building and mentoring high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability

You’ll be expected to bring extensive knowledge of modern construction methods, industry regulations, and health and safety practices. You’ll be confident making decisions under pressure, building strong relationships with clients and consultants, and leading with clarity and purpose.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience leading project teams within a construction business, with deep expertise across all aspects of project and contract management. You’ll be a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and a collaborative leader who can inspire teams and deliver results.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• A senior leadership role in a forward-thinking, employee-owned business
• Opportunities to shape strategy and influence business outcomes
• A culture that values your expertise and supports your growth

Ready to lead the future of construction?

If you’re looking for a role where your leadership will make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build something exceptional.

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We strive to attract, develop, engage and retain a diverse mix of talent that reflect the communities and stakeholders that we service. We are also open to discussing ‘flexible’ working options if suitable to the role.

We are committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment process, so let us know, at any stage, whether you require any reasonable adjustments during it and we will do our best to accommodate. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup or marital status.