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* Company: Bellway Homes
* Salary: competitive
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - East
* Town/City: Cherry Hinton
* Posted: 15/05/2026
* Listed in: Administration & Secretarial
* Reference: 312319CON
The Role
Bellway’s Essex division is seeking a Project Delivery Director to join our Construction team. The Director will provide overall operational leadership, construction delivery and performance for Springstead Village, reporting to the Managing Director of Bellway Essex Division. The role ensures efficient, safe and high‑quality delivery of this major joint‑venture development in line with the agreed business plan, programme and governance framework.
Principal Accountabilities
* Lead the overall delivery and operational performance of the Springstead Village development.
* Provide strategic leadership across all construction and production activities on site.
* Coordinate technical, procurement, buying and construction functions to ensure efficient and compliant delivery.
* Manage and lead large multidisciplinary delivery teams and subcontract supply chains.
* Drive programme certainty and delivery against business plan milestones and KPIs.
* Ensure the highest standards of build quality, customer service and health & safety performance are consistently achieved.
* Maintain a strong focus on achieving and sustaining five‑star HBF customer satisfaction standards.
* Oversee, review and challenge construction programmes, sequencing and operational methodologies.
* Ensure robust contract administration and subcontract management processes are in place and adhered to.
* Work collaboratively with divisional leaders and joint‑venture stakeholders to support successful delivery outcomes.
* Prepare and present regular operational, commercial and strategic updates to the joint‑venture board.
* Lead and promote a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement across the project team.
* Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, company procedures and joint‑venture governance requirements.
* Support the long‑term strategic vision and phased delivery of the wider Springstead Village masterplan.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
* Demonstrable track record delivering large‑scale residential developments.
* Strong leadership and team‑management capabilities.
* Extensive production and operational delivery experience.
* Detailed knowledge of technical delivery processes within housebuilding.
* Strong procurement and buying awareness.
* Significant subcontract management and contract administration experience.
* Excellent programme management and sequencing expertise.
* Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
* Experience operating within joint‑venture or partnership delivery structures.
* Commercial awareness combined with operational excellence.
* The ability to lead and motivate high‑performing multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* The credibility and confidence to report at board level.
Essential
* Relevant construction or construction‑management qualification.
* SMSTS or appropriate health & safety qualification.
* Significant experience delivering large‑scale residential schemes.
* Detailed understanding of project programming and operational procedures.
* Strong understanding of technical and procurement processes.
* Experience managing large subcontractor supply chains.
Desirable
* CIOB, MCIOB or equivalent professional membership.
* Experience delivering mixed‑tenure or build‑to‑rent developments.
* Experience working within joint‑venture environments.
Skills and Aptitude
* Highly motivated and driven.
* Strong leader with a collaborative management style.
* Organised, disciplined and delivery focused.
* Commercially aware with excellent problem‑solving ability.
* Professional, resilient and capable of operating within a complex live environment.
* Passionate about quality, customer service and operational excellence.
* Committed to diversity, inclusion and collaborative working.
Role and Working Conditions
* Office based role, Monday to Friday.
* Regular travel to development sites and ad‑hoc travel to regional meetings or the Group Head Office.
In Return, We Can Offer You
* Competitive salary.
* Competitive car allowance.
* Optional salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Competitive annual bonus.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Access to discounts and benefits portal.
* ShareSave Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Holiday Purchase Scheme.
* Earn and Learn Opportunities.
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