Head of Construction
17 hours ago
Basingstoke
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. 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.