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 Durham Division, is looking to recruit a Head of Construction to join the team.

The Role

The role of Head of Construction 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.

Principal accountabilities of the Head of Construction role include:

• Overall responsibility for the management of the Construction Department
• Ensure compliance with the Group's Health and Safety policy to ensure safe working environments across all developments and attendance at all divisional Health and Safety meetings
• 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
• Ensure that the Bellway Fire Policy is adhered to across all sites
• Work closely with the sales and customer care departments to deliver exceptional customer care ratings
• Ensure all construction teams work in accordance with Bellway customer care procedures on site
• Drive and foster a positive culture within the workforce
• 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
• Ensure that site preliminary/overhead costs are properly controlled
• Delivery of construction / management reports for Main Board
• Attendance and contribution at monthly valuation meetings
• Mentor, manage and motivate the construction team

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 essential

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

• Strong communication, listening and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to manage and motivate a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively.
• IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the commercial environment
• 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 of 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
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 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.