Director of Construction

Cobalt is working with a growing property developer that has built a reputation for delivering design-led and sustainable projects across London and the South East. With a diverse pipeline that spans residential, PBSA, and mixed-use schemes, this is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with real influence.

The organisation

• Privately-owned developer with an ethical approach and a strong social purpose.
• Projects include large-scale residential, industrial and PBSA schemes.
• Hybrid working, with HQ in Watford and site travel across London and the South East.
• Inclusive culture committed to wellbeing, diversity and career progression.
• Half of profits donated to charity, ensuring their developments have a positive impact on communities.

The role/responsibilities

• Reporting to the Owners and setting the strategic direction for all construction activity.
• Leading the delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Overseeing budgets, programmes and risk management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within cost and to high quality standards.
• Building and inspiring a strong internal construction function and managing external partners.
• Driving health and safety, compliance, and embedding ESG principles across all sites.

Skills needed/requirements

• Working knowledge of delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use schemes at senior level.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing procurement and multi-million-pound budgets.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and familiarity with NEC or JCT contracts.
• UK degree qualification in a relevant field such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• SMSTS, CSCS Black Card and First Aid desirable.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across London and the South East.

Apply now

Interviews are taking place shortly – apply today to avoid missing out on this rare opportunity to shape and lead construction for a well-funded developer on an ambitious growth journey.

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