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Director of Construction

Crest Recruitment
Bristol · posted 19 August 2026
Location
Bristol, Bristol
Category
Construction and Property

Role: Construction Director

Region: Bristol, South West region

Reporting to: Regional Managing Director

About the client: Multi-regional and award-winning house builder with a 5* HBF accreditation

Geographical remit: South West region – Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and East Wales

Working arrangements: Hybrid working between – office, sites and home working on offer

Package on offer: Competitive base salary, company bonus scheme – up to 100%, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, company car/car allowance, company pension scheme, private healthcare, life insurance, life assurance, choice of corporate benefits, choice of flexible benefits



Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Construction Director – About the client:


Our client is a multi-regional and award-winning house builder with a 5* HBF accreditation.


Construction Director – About the role:


Due to continued growth and expansion across the South West Region, our client is looking to further strengthen their construction/operational and regional board, with the appointment of a Construction Director.


Part of the Senior Executive team and reporting to the Regional Managing Director, as Construction Director you will lead and take responsibility for the Construction process and team by building to Programme, Quality and Cost targets set by the region and Group; ensuring that 5* Customer Service and Health and Safety is incorporated into every aspect of the build process.


Previous experience in a similar role at the level of Construction Director or Head of Construction working for national or regional house builder is essential.


Construction Director – About you:


  • Proven track record in a similar role at the level of Construction Director or Head of Construction
  • Proven track record of working for a PLC developer or regional house builder in a similar role
  • Proven track record of leading construction/operational teams across the South West region
  • A champion for customer care with excellent knowledge, understanding and experience of dealing with all issues relating to Customer Care
  • Understands importance of Quality standards and procedures and the requirement needed to achieve and maintain a 5* customer service and customer journey
  • Experience working in a fast paced and busy environment for a leading regional developer or PLC developer
  • Knowledge of COINS is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided
  • In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations
  • Experience of managing budgets/cost control, and planning, prioritising and organising work to meet targets and changing business needs
  • Someone who is self-confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • A lateral and innovative thinker, an original problem-solver
  • A motivational team-leader focused on managing, coaching and developing the Construction team to achieve their full potential
  • Competent user of MS Word, Excel and Outlook


What about the benefits package? xwzovoh


  • Competitive base salary
  • Company bonus scheme – up to 100%
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company car allowance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Life insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Choice of corporate benefits
  • Choice of flexible benefits


Please contact Jamie Ttophi on for further information.

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