Construction Director

Description

As the Construction Director you will lead and manage the Division’s Construction team. Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director you will be responsible for achieving all targets and objectives within specified timescales and budgets and maximizing the profit potential of the division.

• To liaise with the Sales Director to ensure up to date understanding of sales exchange and completion targets to ensure the construction programme optimises revenue generation for each development.
• To ensure appropriate reporting to the Managing Director and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule.
• To check and sign off Construction Managers’ expenses / mileage claims monthly.
• To champion customer care within the division, implement the Group’s customer care policies and procedures and develop quality assurance standards. Ensure that customer satisfaction targets are met and deal with customer care issues which have not been resolved through the customer care team.
• To oversee initial induction plan and ensure continual training, coaching, appraisal, and support to improve the performance and professional development of construction staff.
• Comply with the responsibilities laid down in the Group’s Health and Safety policy to ensure a safe working environment.
• To ensure that best practice is followed and preliminary/overhead costs are controlled.
• To interview prospective construction staff as and when required.
• To ensure the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the company’s operating profit.
• To ensure the construction team are fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department’s workload.
• In conjunction with the Managing Director, to agree direction of construction and locations for compounds and storage and produce construction programmes. Monitor and review in conjunction with Construction Managers to ensure adherence to programme.
• To work with the sales department to deliver exceptional customer care.
• To always represent Bellway Homes Limited professionally in both personal appearance and conduct, including participation at corporate hospitality events from time to time.
• To manage the development of sites, in accordance with the specifications, programme and number of legal completions agreed by the Divisional Board.

Requirements

Skills and Aptitude

• Organisational skills.
• Experience in managing a construction function.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Analysis skills.
• Self-motivating with the ability to work on own initiative, with excellent attention to detail.
• Report writing skills.
• Skills for achieving success in negotiations.
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook).
• Able to embrace training.
• Ability to manage, motivate and support staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Numeracy skills.
• Regular travel to divisional development sites.
• Previous experience operating as a Head of Construction or Construction Director with a volume housebuilder.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and delegate effectively.
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Extensive management experience at senior or appropriate level.
• Able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Flexible approach.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance