Construction Lead in Southwark, London

Location: London
Salary: £100,000+ plus attractive package

We are working with an established London-based Design & Build contractor looking to appoint an experienced Construction Lead to support the continued growth of its business.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious construction professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects, strong commercial awareness and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Working closely with the Pre-Construction team, you will oversee multiple delivery teams responsible for a portfolio of projects with a combined value of approximately £30m. Individual projects typically range from £3m to £7m.

As Construction Lead, you will take overall responsibility for the performance and development of the construction function. Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing multiple project teams delivering schemes across London.
• Working closely with Pre-Construction to ensure a smooth transition from tender through to delivery.
• Providing leadership, direction and support to project teams.
• Maintaining strong commercial oversight to drive project performance and profitability.
• Managing programme, quality and operational standards across the project portfolio.
• Recruiting, developing and strengthening teams to support business growth.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and overall performance.

You will be an experienced construction professional with a strong combination of technical, operational, commercial and leadership skills.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience in a senior construction management or leadership role.
• A strong track record of delivering large-scale construction projects, ideally within a Design & Build environment.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and managing a substantial portfolio of work.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project financial performance.
• The ability to work effectively with Pre-Construction, Commercial and Delivery teams.
• Experience recruiting, leading and developing successful teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to drive standards, performance and profitability.

• £100,000+ salary, depending on experience.
• Attractive additional package.
• A senior leadership role within an established London Design & Build contractor.
• Responsibility for a significant project portfolio valued at approximately £30m.
• The opportunity to build and develop your own construction teams.
• A genuine opportunity to influence the direction and continued growth of the business.

If you are an experienced construction professional looking for your next senior leadership opportunity within the London Design & Build market, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.