Construction Director in London
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Job Description
Step Into a Leadership Role with Watkin Jones – Shape the Future of Residential Development.\n\nWatkin Jones, the UK’s leading name in residential development, is on the lookout for a talented and driven Construction Director to join our senior leadership team. As we continue to grow across the build-to-rent (BTR), co-living, and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sectors, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our business and deliver exceptional living spaces across the UK.\n\nThe Role:\n\nOperating on a scale, we’re looking for someone who’s comfortable working away from home as required (with expenses covered in line with company policy). As Construction Director, you will take the lead across your portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery is efficient, on-budget, and aligned with our high standards.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nProviding clear, timely project updates and maintaining control of budgets and timelines.\n\t\nOvercoming challenges with a proactive, solution-focused approach.\n\t\nLeading construction activities across multiple sites, driving operational excellence.\n\t\nCoaching and mentoring Construction Managers, Project Managers, and wider teams.\n\t\nBuilding trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and subcontractors alike.\n\t\nContributing to strategic planning while developing the skills and performance of your team.\n\nAbout You:\n\nWe’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic environment.
Your ability to inspire and motivate teams, combined with a strong commercial mindset, will be key to your success.\n\nYou’ll bring:\n\nProven leadership experience in construction delivery, ideally across multiple project types.\n\t\nA passion for quality, customer care, and innovation.\n\t\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.\n\t\nThe confidence to make informed decisions and manage risk effectively.\n\t\n(Bonus) Experience in student accommodation or the build-to-rent sector.\n\nWhat we’d love you to have:\n\nSMSTS certificate\n\t\nFirst Aid certificate\n\t\nScaffolding certificate\n\t\nCSCS Card\n\nWhy join us?\n\nAt Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:\n\nProfessional Growth: Individual support for your career advancement.\n\t\nRewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.\n\t\nWork-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), flexible working from home, and discounted gym memberships.\n\t\nWellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform\n\t\nBenefits: Company car or allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.\n\nAbout Us:\n\nWatkin Jones Group is the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000 PBAS beds and BTR units since inception across 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success.
Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 20,000 units across 58 schemes, representing £3.2bn of assets under management
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