Director of Construction - #2082020

CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR

Contract: Government

Location: Birmingham - hybrid role, with 2-3 days per week spent on site or in the office

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a senior Construction Director to provide strategic leadership across a large, multi-site government construction programme in the UK.

This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for overseeing complex construction activity across multiple workstreams and project values.

We are looking for a proven construction leader from a Tier 1 background who can drive safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery, while supporting the Head of Projects in setting standards, leading teams and ensuring projects are delivered in a structured and strategic way.

Job Description

The Construction Director will drive high-value, complex and multi-project programmes through the full project lifecycle, from early scoping to final handover.

As a member of the leadership team, you will support project teams, collaborate with other departments, and ensure all construction activity is aligned with wider organisational objectives and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Projects in leading large-scale construction projects from inception through to handover
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery is safe, on time and within budget
• Provide senior leadership to project teams and project managers across all construction divisions
• Act as the primary link between site-based teams and senior leadership
• Set, maintain and embed project standards, processes and best practice
• Manage budgets, risks, timelines and resources across assigned projects
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards at all times
• Track progress, report performance, and maintain accurate project data and systems

About You

• Proven experience as a Construction Director or equivalent within a Tier 1 construction environment
• Extensive senior management experience delivering multi-million-pound construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage risk, performance and profitability
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and crisis management capabilities
• In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, regulations and building standards
• Professional chartership required (e.g. CIOB, RICS, ICE)
• Ability to attain BPSS clearance, with SC clearance required at a later stage
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across UK sites as required

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The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you.

Join ISS and be part of something bigger.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]