Construction Director - London (Job Ref: RHPDirector )

Construction Director – London – Construction Director – London – Construction Director – London The Client: My client has been established for just over 8 years, with a projected turnover of £50M this year. My client is a privately owned main contractor, operating in construction, fit out and high spec residential, with progressive and measured plans for business growth, my client has a projected turnover of £100M for 2015. Within the construction division alone my client currently has tenders out in the market worth in excess of £85M. This really is an exciting time to join a fast growing business within a buoyant market. My client is currently boasting a full project order book which includes but is not limited to a £30M new build hotel, £10M New Build School and £7M Major Cut and Carve refurbishment. Working alongside key Senior Managers at board level my client’s leadership team all have backgrounds in Directorship of UK Major contractors. This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic and ambitious Construction Director to join a rapidly growing main contractor. Construction Director – London – Construction Director – London – Construction Director – London Responsibilities: •Managing the project performance, including the management of cost and programme to ensure profits on stated budgets. •Ensure all work and projects comply with both statutory and company health and safety and Environmental policy and procedures. •Work closely with the commercial team to manage project risk effectively and provide strategic support for any major claims and negotiations as required. •Development of the Contract delivery team competencies including contract management, site management, programme planning and cost. •Support and leadership of all client relationships. •Support the operational finance team in the management of cash flows, overhead and profit and loss. •Support the business development and work winning team to certify seamless project planning and delivery on tenders. •Lead an integrated work policy across other business units and functions. •Follow corporate governance policy and guarantee reliable standards are applied. •Delivering all required project reports, including budgets and forecasts, profitability, operational performance and cash flow. •Drive operational efficiency in order to establish consistent and measurable business improvements across all areas. •In conjunction with the Board Team, drive a high performance and hardworking culture. Construction Director – London – Construction Director – London – Construction Director – London The Individual: •Gifted individuals with a strong background in general construction and traditional building with experience in both public and private sectors. •A proven track record in project management, in particular managing multi projects on complex schemes.Excellent communication skills are required in order to manage client relationships, in addition to strong planning ability and impeccable organisation skills to deliver projects •You will be a strong leader with experience of managing multi discipline teams and have confidence in your ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets business targets •Construction Directors must have sound financial acumen that is required to deliver project targets •A comprehensive knowledge of health and safety with a demonstrable background in continue OH&S improvements. •Degree educated in relevant subject. •Project management/commercial/business management or engineering qualification beneficial. •Membership of appropriate institute (MCIOB or MRICS) •Relevant health and safety qualification (NEBOSH) •Computer literacy including MS Word and Excel. Construction Director – London – Construction Director – London – Construction Director – London