Construction Director

Company: Harken Search
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Location: London
Job Description:

Our client are a real estate development company committed to redefining experiential living and creating communities with a genuine sense of belonging through an innovative, sustainable and dependable development platform.

Job Description

The Construction Director will lead the delivery of the Group’s complex development projects through defined milestones, from inception through to completion. You will assist the Chief Executive to manage the entire delivery function, internal and external teams, methodology and budgets.

Roles & responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Lead construction delivery across all projects, ensuring programme, quality and cost targets are met.
  • Oversee subcontractor and supplier appointment, performance and compliance.
  • Drive build programme accuracy, proactively resolving delays and risks.
  • Maintain exceptional build quality through regular site inspections and warranty performance oversight.
  • Provide clear reporting on programme, costs, risks and operational performance to senior leadership.
  • Lead cost control, CVR meetings and commercial decision‑making to protect budgets and margins.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage commercial agreements with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Build strong relationships across project teams, consultants and supply chain partners.
  • Resolve commercial disputes efficiently and maintain positive stakeholder engagement.
  • Ensure construction delivery aligns with the group’s design standards, brand values and sustainability objectives.
  • Champion operational excellence, safety, innovation and continuous improvement across all sites.

Essential Experience

  • Proven track record delivering complex residential‑led mixed‑use developments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Leadership experience within residential development or housebuilding
  • Strong knowledge of construction management principles, programme control and commercial governance

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Health care
  • Pension

**for the right candidate there is also equity options once you have proven yourself**

Posted: August 1st, 2026