Construction Director

Construction Director

Contract: Government

Location: Birmingham - hybrid role, with 2-3 days per week spent on site or in the office

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a senior Construction Director to provide strategic leadership across a large, multi-site government construction programme in the UK.

This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for overseeing complex construction activity across multiple workstreams and project values.

We are looking for a proven construction leader from a Tier 1 background who can drive safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery, while supporting the Head of Projects in setting standards, leading teams and ensuring projects are delivered in a structured and strategic way.

Job Description

The Construction Director will drive high-value, complex and multi-project programmes through the full project lifecycle, from early scoping to final handover.

As a member of the leadership team, you will support project teams, collaborate with other departments, and ensure all construction activity is aligned with wider organisational objectives and performance targets.

The role will oversee delivery across three key divisions:

Capex Projects - project values up to £1 million

Minor Works - lower-value projects with fast turnaround

Construction Projects - full strip-out and rebuild programmes (flooring, layouts, full refurbishment), typically valued between £5 million – £20 million

Key Responsibilities

Support the Head of Projects in leading large-scale construction projects from inception through to handover

Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery is safe, on time and within budget

Provide senior leadership to project teams and project managers across all construction divisions

Act as the primary link between site-based teams and senior leadership

Set, maintain and embed project standards, processes and best practice

Manage budgets, risks, timelines and resources across assigned projects

Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards at all times

Track progress, report performance, and maintain accurate project data and systems

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Proven experience as a Construction Director or equivalent within a Tier 1 construction environment

Extensive senior management experience delivering multi-million-pound construction or infrastructure projects

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage risk, performance and profitability

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and crisis management capabilities

In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, regulations and building standards

Professional chartership required (e.g. CIOB, RICS, ICE)

Ability to attain BPSS clearance, with SC clearance required at a later stage

Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across UK sites as required

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]

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