Head of Construction – Later Living Development (Remote, South of England)
£100k - £125k plus package and bonus.
We are working with a leading developer focused on creating exceptional later living and retirement communities across the South of England. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and resident well-being, they design and deliver bespoke, sustainable schemes that enhance lifestyle and independence.
The Role
As Head of Construction, reporting directly to the Managing Director for Development, you will:
* Own
the entire construction delivery lifecycle across multiple concurrent later living and retirement sites.
* Lead
internal project teams and external contractors/sub-contractors from initial planning through to completion.
* Ensure
projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
* Collaborate
closely with development, design, commercial, and facilities teams to maintain alignment across the business.
* Cultivate
strong client and stakeholder relationships, facilitating regular site visits and progress meetings.
Travel Commitment
Although predominantly remote, the role requires travel throughout the South of England to:
* Attend regional site visits
* Lead on-site team meetings, reviews, inspections, and handovers
* Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to construction teams in the field
What You'll Bring
* Background Experience:
* Hands-on experience with both a
main contractor
and
a
developer
, ideally within the multiple-site, later living or residential sector.
* Proven track record leading teams and delivering multiple projects to programme, budget, quality, and compliance targets.
* Leadership & Management:
* Experience building, mentoring, and managing diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
* Capacity to oversee complex site delivery and build relationships across internal and external partners.
* Technical & Commercial Acumen:
* Full understanding of construction processes, contract types, cost control, and risk mitigation.
* Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, procurement, contractor pre-qualification, and health & safety standards.
* Communication & Interpersonal:
* Outstanding communicator experienced with stakeholder engagement and contractor negotiation.
* Confident presenting project updates to C-suite and development boards.
* Personal Qualities:
* Autonomous, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced multi-site environment.
* Comfortable with significant site travel and remote leadership.
* Passionate about delivering excellence in later living through quality, innovation, and sustainable design.
What's on Offer
* £100k - £130k plus package and bonus.
* Flexible, remote-first working arrangement.
* Significant professional autonomy within a collaborative, senior-led leadership team.
* Opportunities for growth across multiple projects and real estate formats.
* Company-leased vehicle or travel allowance to facilitate regional site visits.