Construction Director

Construction Operations Director

Extensive Six Figure package, and benefits

You will have proven executive Operations skills in a Construction company with significant project delivery

This is a significant leadership role where you’ll help shape the future of a successful and fast growing modular construction division.

This is an opportunity to drive operational excellence, transform processes and drive efficiencies through world class off site manufacturing and lead high-performing site based teams delivering complex construction projects across multiple customer sectors. You’ll be at the centre of aligning commercial ambition with disciplined execution across a dynamic, innovative business.

About the Role:
As Operations Director, you will deliver the operational strategy and performance of the modular construction division, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to budget across multiple regions. You will embed best-in-class processes and standards across pre-construction, delivery, and aftercare. Your leadership will directly impact profitability, scalability, and customer satisfaction, positioning the division as a flagship operation within the wider International group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the operational strategy for the modular construction division in line with wider group objectives and growth plans.
• Lead end-to-end operational delivery of construction projects, from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and programme adherence.
• Standardise processes to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and consistency across manufacturing and site-based teams.
• Provide strong leadership to multi-disciplinary remote teams, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance for the division, managing costs, margins, and operational KPIs to meet or exceed targets.
• Drive effective cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Design, Engineering, Procurement, and Business Development to ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational risks across projects and programmes, implementing robust controls and mitigation strategies.
• Support business development and internal customer development by shaping operational solutions, capacity, and capability to meet emerging market and client needs.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role within construction, modular construction, or a closely related built environment sector.
• Strong track record of planning and translating strategy into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrable expertise in operational excellence and process improvement, with hands-on experience implementing frameworks and methodologies.
• Advanced people management skills, including leading cross-functional teams.
• Solid budgeting and financial management experience, with accountability for cost control, and margin optimisation.
• Experience managing complex construction projects, including pre-construction activities, programme management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven capability in risk management within construction operations, including safety, compliance, and commercial risk.
• Ability to operate effectively within a group structure, collaborating across regions and functions.

Desirable Skills:

• Direct experience within a modular construction environment, including offsite manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Background in scaling operations, leading projects in a high-growth or transformation context within the construction or industrial sector.
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for multiple projects and team management, project controls, and operational reporting.
• Exposure to business development activities, supporting bids, proposals, and operational input into commercial strategies.
• Experience working with internal customer groups, service-level agreements, and shared service models within large organisations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership or chartered status with a relevant body
• Evidence of formal training or certification in operational excellence, project management (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, PMP/Prince2) beneficial.

If you are a decisive ambitious operations leader able to drive performance in a construction division within a major global group, this role offers the scope and influence to make a lasting impact. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career.