Job Title: Director of Construction (Mechanical Background)

Location: Bridgwater area (Don’t need to live locally – as Accommodation will be expensed)

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Pension + Healthcare + Disturbance Allowance + Accommodation Costs

About Us

At Altrad, we are the UK’s leading provider of infrastructure services, transforming the nation’s critical assets to operate safely, sustainably, and efficiently. With over 11,000 skilled employees, we deliver the full spectrum of engineering and construction services across industries both onshore and offshore.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the nuclear and energy transition sectors, shaping projects that matter and driving operational excellence at scale.

The Role

We are seeking a senior leader with a strong mechanical background to join our leadership team as Director of Construction. This is a high-impact role with accountability for multiple major EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects across the UK.

You will provide strategic direction, governance, and operational oversight across the full project lifecycle — ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery. Beyond execution, you will play a pivotal role in shaping business growth, driving innovation, and developing a high-performing culture across construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all construction operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and client expectations.
• Oversee a portfolio of EPC projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality, and safety standards.
• Drive operational excellence, standardisation, and continuous improvement across multi-site construction teams.
• Take executive accountability for safety, compliance, quality assurance, and regulatory engagement.
• Partner with executive leadership, engineering, and procurement functions to optimise project integration and performance.
• Lead and mentor senior construction managers, developing talent pipelines and succession plans.
• Manage financial performance, including project budgets, forecasts, and resource planning.
• Represent Altrad at senior client engagements, industry forums, and regulatory bodies.

About You

• Mechanical background is essential, with significant senior leadership experience.
• Proven track record of overseeing large-scale EPC construction projects in highly regulated industries (nuclear experience highly desirable).
• Strong business acumen, with experience in budget management, commercial strategy, and operational governance.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Skilled at stakeholder engagement, from client C-suites through to regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic change, innovation, and cultural transformation.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Executive-level leadership training or certifications (e.g., MBA, Chartered Engineer status) advantageous.
• Relevant industry accreditations (PMP, NEBOSH, SMSTS, etc.) valued.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of the UK’s most critical infrastructure projects.
• Competitive executive package with bonus, pension, car allowance, and healthcare.
• Lead transformational projects at the forefront of the nuclear and energy transition industries.
• Join a forward-thinking organisation with clear progression to senior executive opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.