Head of Construction / Construction Director

Role Responsibility

• In accordance with corporate responsibility for the business, work effectively as part of the senior management team and undertake a collaborative approach to managing issues.
• Working collaboratively with the Operations Director in managing the region including general running of the region, setting budgets, minimising risks, maximising opportunities, achieving the region's targets; and seeking to positively influence the progression and growth of the region.
• Responsible for effectively managing the regions build function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the region maximises revenue generation and contribution to the region's operating profit and increases the value added to the region.
• Identify critical path issues such as services and put plans in place to meet key dates.
• Identify in advance a schedule of information required to meet the build programme and circulate as necessary.
• In conjunction with Divisional Managing Director and Operations Director, produce build programmes, monitor and review to ensure adherence to programmes.
• Liaise with the commercial department on the appointment of suitable sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources and expertise to achieve required quality within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with the Sales Manager to ensure up to date understanding of sales exchange and completion targets in the area in order to ensure the build programme optimises revenue generation for each development.
• Monitor and inspect developments regularly to ensure that all quality control procedures are being adhered to and that the highest standards of build are being achieved and reflected in good NHBC Audit results.
• Visit each site at least once a month.
• Liaise with the commercial and finance teams to ensure site and build costs are being controlled within budget. Attend all cost value comparison meetings to review costs and take necessary action to rectify variances.
• Review all extra over costs and variation orders to minimise cost whilst ensuring programme and quality is achieved.
• Ensure the right quantity and calibre of staff are recruited working collaboratively with the recruitment department and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the company’s needs.
• Ensure the department runs in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Comply with responsibilities in accordance with Health & Safety policy and procedures in order to ensure a safe working environment for employed, sub-contractors and members of the public.
• Review specific training needs with the Health & Safety Manager and ensure appropriate training throughout the regional team.
• Monitor and continually review the quality being produced to ensure that at all stages of construction the highest standards are being achieved.
• In liaison with sales and technical teams, review services to customers, both pre and post completion, with Contracts Managers and the Customer Relations Manager; and together with a quality product deliver the highest standard of customer satisfaction.
• Attend weekly build and sales meeting and keep the management team fully informed of site issues and progress.
• Prepare papers for inclusion in Company Board Pack, present current issues at Board Meetings and be involved in discussing and influencing all aspects of the business

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working within a high volume housebuilding company (essential) 
• Experience working as Construction Director, Head of Construction and/or Build Manager. 
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills

Package Description

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleeson

Why Gleeson?

Gleeson is the best housebuilder in the UK, we are changing lives by building affordable, high quality homes where they are needed for the people who need them the most. At £130k our average selling price is half that of other housebuilders and this is what sets Gleeson out from the rest. We achieve this by working collaboratively, employing passionate individuals and are respectful to all our employees, customers and subcontractors.  

Gleeson is a listed PLC valued at over £0.5 billion with a share price growing 14% pa over the last five years and is the most highly rated housebuilder on the stock market. Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitious growth plans and is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Dynamically led by the strongest management team in the sector Gleeson are delivering high margins, higher growth and have the cash resources to continue growing. To support this growth we are looking for ambitious, results driven individuals with a desire for progression to join our ever expanding team.

As an employee of Gleeson you will not just be an employee but a member of the Gleeson family, a collaborative team that treats each other with respect. Here at Gleeson we are passionate about developing and supporting our employees to work to the best of their potential and encourage progression from within.