At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Wessex Division, located in Hampshire, is looking to recruit a Head of Construction / Construction Director to join the team.

The Role

The role of Head of Construction / Construction Director carries the overall responsibility for the management and success of the construction department, with focus on delivery of all targets and objectives within the constraints of time, cost and quality.

The role of Head of Construction / Construction Director reports to the Division’s Managing Director.

Principal accountabilities of the Head of Construction / Construction Director role include:

• Ensure compliance with the Group's Health and Safety policy and Bellway Fire Policy to ensure safe working environments across all developments and attendance at all divisional Health and Safety meetings
• Ensure all construction teams work in accordance with Bellway customer care procedures on site
• Overall responsibility for the management of the Construction Department including mentoring, managing and motivating the construction team
• Delivery of all targets and objectives within specified timescales and budgets
• Maximising the profit potential of the division through robust management and monitored performance of the construction team
• Work closely with the sales and customer care departments to deliver exceptional customer care ratings
• To manage the development of sites in accordance with agreed specifications and programme / number of legal completions as agreed within the division
• Ensure best practice is followed at all times and that the key constraints of time, cost and quality are managed appropriately, and site preliminary/overhead costs are properly controlled
• Delivery of construction / management reports for Main Board and attendance and contribution at monthly valuation meetings

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Management experience at a senior level / Head of Construction / Senior Construction Manager
• Management of a construction function within the built environment
• Previous experience as a Senior construction manager with a volume house builder 

Qualifications and Training

• Relevant CSCS card or equivalent
• SMSTS certificate
• HND in Construction, or Level 7 Construction NVQ desirable
• Full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people
• Ability to liaise with internal and external personnel
• Ability to plan and programme work methods and build sequence for sites
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team
• Control preliminary costs in accordance with budget
• Good administration skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on own initiative, with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook)
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

• Daily travel to development sites and Divisional Head Office
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
• Core hours
• Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.