Head of Construction - Life Sciences Division Location: West of London (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office) Salary: Up to £150,000 Bonus (OTE circa £200,000) Division Turnover: £20-25m Overview An established design & build and refurbishment business with a strong technical focus is seeking a Head of Construction to lead their growing Life Sciences division, delivering complex laboratory and technical fit-out projects from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion. This is a senior leadership position for a construction professional with exceptional technical and managerial ability, capable of driving multiple projects and leading a high-performing delivery team in a demanding, quality-driven environment. The Role The Head of Construction will take full ownership of project delivery across the division, overseeing a portfolio of high-spec laboratory projects ranging from £3m-£15m in value. Working alongside the Preconstruction, Design, and Commercial teams, you will ensure excellence in buildability, programme control, and technical execution throughout the project lifecycle. You will lead a team of highly capable Contracts Managers and Project Managers - individuals who already deliver at a very high level - so the successful candidate must bring both gravitas and deep technical knowledge to add value at every stage. Key Responsibilities * Lead the construction delivery function across the Life Sciences division (circa £20-25m t/o). * Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring programme, cost, and quality targets are consistently achieved. * Take responsibility for all post-RIBA Stage 3 delivery, including technical coordination, risk management, procurement strategy, and construction sequencing. * Drive excellence in safety, quality, and technical performance across all live sites. * Support preconstruction activity with input on methodology, buildability, and logistics. * Work closely with design, commercial, and client teams to ensure alignment through each stage. * Mentor and develop Contracts Managers and Project Managers, fostering a culture of accountability and precision. Requirements * Proven experience delivering complex refurbishment and laboratory / technical projects in a senior leadership capacity. * Strong understanding of RIBA stages 3-6, technical coordination, and design detailing. * Excellent commercial awareness and ability to influence project strategy and outcomes. * Track record of managing multiple high-value projects simultaneously. * Confident, technically astute, and capable of commanding respect from top-tier Contracts Managers and client teams alike. * Ideally degree-qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Package * Base Salary: Up to £150,000 * Bonus / OTE: Circa £200,000 (bonus linked to divisional GP performance) * Hybrid Working: Typically 2-3 days per week in the West London office Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer