Construction Operations Director – Commercial Construction Projects
📍 Hybrid Working – Office based 3–4 days per week
📍 Projects along the M4 / M40 Corridor
💰 £120,000 – £145,000 + Executive Car + Bonus (up to 40%) + Excellent Benefits
Are you currently working as an Operations Director, Construction Director, Regional Operations Director or Regional Director within a commercial main contractor environment?
Are you looking for a fresh challenge or a new environment where you can help shape the future of a growing business?
Due to continued growth, this established commercial principal contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Operations Director to help lead the next phase of the company’s development.
The business delivers high-specification new build commercial office construction projects for a prestigious client base across sectors including Pharmaceutical, R&D,, Private Healthcare & Automotive / Advanced Engineering.
Project values typically range from £1m to £35m and are located along the M4 / M40 corridor, including:
Oxfordshire • Berkshire • Buckinghamshire • Surrey • Wiltshire • Middlesex • Northamptonshire • Warwickshire
Working closely with the Managing Director & Commercial Director, you will play a key role in shaping the business strategy while ensuring the consistent delivery of projects across the business.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational performance of the business.
Key Responsibilities
• Contributing to the strategic direction and continued growth of the company
• Leading operational strategy
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to budget and to a high standard
• Managing and developing senior operational teams
• Supporting the commercial performance & profitability of the business
• Building and developing relationships with key clients
• Driving operational improvements and best practice across construction project delivery
Important
This role requires experience working for commercial construction contractors delivering non-residential projects.
Candidates WILL NOT be considered for this role if their background is primarily from
• Residential housebuilding
• Volume housing developers
• Developer-led residential schemes
To Be Considered You Must Have/Be
• Currently working in a Director-level role within a Commercial Construction Contractor
• Senior leadership experience within a Main Contractor / Principal Contractor
• A track record delivering commercial construction projects (non-residential)
• Experience delivering high-end commercial office or technically complex buildings
• P&L responsibility within a construction business
• Experience managing multiple project teams and senior operational staff
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking