Senior Site Delivery Leader – Major Civils (Construction Director Level)
2 days ago
Nottingham
Senior Site Delivery Leader – Major Civils (Construction Director Level) UK / Suffolk (Full‑time onsite requirement) Major Infrastructure / Mega‑Project Delivery Contract or Permanent We are recruiting an experienced senior leader in major civils and infrastructure delivery to join a high‑profile UK megaproject. This position will oversee complex civil engineering, heavy structures, reinforced concrete and multidisciplinary delivery activities on a programme exceeding £100M. Suitable for professionals operating at Director or Head‑of level this role demands strong leadership, excellent stakeholder management and proven capability within highly regulated, safety‑critical environments. Key Responsibilities • Lead senior managers delivering major civils, structural and infrastructure packages., • Hold or support Principal Contractor duties ensuring compliance and safety standards., • Drive performance across safety, quality, schedule and cost., • Manage multidisciplinary engineering, construction, quality and safety teams., • Develop and deliver the strategy for your project area, aligned with overall programme objectives., • Identify and resolve risks, constraints, resource challenges and delivery blockers., • Build and maintain strong relationships with client organisations, contractors and delivery partners., • Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned across the programme. Essential • Experience in major civils or infrastructure delivery., • Proven leadership of £100M+ programmes., • Director / Head‑of experience in client‑side or principal contractor environments., • Strong background in heavy civils, reinforced concrete, deep foundations, marine works or large structural works., • Experience with NEC or FIDIC contract models., • Skilled at managing multidisciplinary teams within regulated sectors (Energy, Defence, Nuclear, Rail, Aviation). If you are a senior infrastructure leader exploring new opportunities whether on a permanent basis or as a contract/interim appointment I’d be excited to hear from you. Apply via LinkedIn or contact me for a confidential discussion.