OverviewWe have a great opportunity for a Construction Director to join our team within Vistry Devon South West, at our Exeter office. As our Construction Director, you will oversee project planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery. You will manage team coordination, report on project progress, and support senior leadership in decision-making, while also handling staff recruitment, development, and performance management. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
What’s in it for you
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for project planning, budgeting, and execution to ensure quality, safety and on-time delivery
Lead the construction team, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery through regular programme reviews
Collaborate with the Technical Director to minimise risks and ensure design approval for new schemes
Work with the land and development team to secure new projects, aligning with the regional business plan
Partner with the commercial team to manage procurement, contracts, and profitability in line with the regional plan
Ensure customer needs are met efficiently by collaborating with Sales and Customer Service teams
Drive a culture of safety, health, and environmental excellence, using SHE data to implement continuous improvements
Oversee the WIP release process, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and align with project milestones
Promote collaboration across departments to ensure timely project execution and minimize delays
Engage with the supply chain and work closely with the Customer Service Director to ensure high service levels
Hold responsibility for the quality of homes built, producing regular reports for regional boards
Manage recruitment, induction, and performance appraisals, while ensuring a discrimination-free workplace and adherence to company policies
Qualifications
Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
A wealth of experience working as an Operations/Construction Director or Head of Construction/Operations or equivalent
A strong operations and commercial leader with a proven track record of success working on new build housing contracts and multi-story residential apartment schemes ranging from £5m-£60m
Experience of PLC policies and procedures relating to SHE / Quality / Employment
Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies from inception to project completion
Understanding and competence of programme approach and software
Sufficiently competent in the use of IT systems to ensure processes, programmes and customer service initiatives are effectively followed
Knowledge of SHE procedures and policies
A team player with the personality and intellect to contribute to the success and development of the business
An innovative thinker with the ability to identify and drive through positive changes
Focus on the importance of achievement of programme on business success
Desirable
Degree qualified in Construction Management / Project Management
Management/Leadership Training e.g. ILM
More about the Construction Director role
Provide support in securing new work opportunities, ensuring construction input for housebuilding and partner delivery schemes
Collaborate with the Technical Director to minimise risks and ensure design approval for new schemes
Work with the land and development team to secure new projects, aligning with the regional business plan
Partner with the commercial team to manage procurement, contracts, and profitability in line with the regional plan
Ensure customer needs are met efficiently by collaborating with Sales and Customer Service teams
Lead the construction team, monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely, on-budget delivery through regular programme reviews
Drive a culture of safety, health, and environmental excellence, using SHE data to implement continuous improvements
Oversee the WIP release process, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and align with project milestones
Promote collaboration across departments to ensure timely project execution and minimize delays
Engage with the supply chain and work closely with the Customer Service Director to ensure high service levels
Hold responsibility for the quality of homes built, producing regular reports for regional boards
Manage recruitment, induction, and performance appraisals, while ensuring a discrimination-free workplace and adherence to company policies
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
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