Head of Construction in Basingstoke

Job description

Head of Construction – Later Living Development (Remote, South of England)

£100k - £125k plus package and bonus.

We are working with a leading developer focused on creating exceptional later living and retirement communities across the South of England. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and resident well-being, they design and deliver bespoke, sustainable schemes that enhance lifestyle and independence.

The Role

As Head of Construction, reporting directly to the Managing Director for Development, you will:

• Own the entire construction delivery lifecycle across multiple concurrent later living and retirement sites.
• Lead internal project teams and external contractors/sub-contractors from initial planning through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with development, design, commercial, and facilities teams to maintain alignment across the business.
• Cultivate strong client and stakeholder relationships, facilitating regular site visits and progress meetings.

Travel Commitment

Although predominantly remote, the role requires travel throughout the South of England to:

• Attend regional site visits
• Lead on-site team meetings, reviews, inspections, and handovers
• Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to construction teams in the field

What You’ll Bring

• Background Experience:
• Hands-on experience with both a main contractor and a developer, ideally within the multiple-site, later living or residential sector.
• Proven track record leading teams and delivering multiple projects to programme, budget, quality, and compliance targets.
• Leadership & Management:
• Experience building, mentoring, and managing diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Capacity to oversee complex site delivery and build relationships across internal and external partners.
• Technical & Commercial Acumen:
• Full understanding of construction processes, contract types, cost control, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, procurement, contractor pre-qualification, and health & safety standards.
• Communication & Interpersonal:
• Outstanding communicator experienced with stakeholder engagement and contractor negotiation.
• Confident presenting project updates to C-suite and development boards.
• Personal Qualities:
• Autonomous, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced multi-site environment.
• Comfortable with significant site travel and remote leadership.
• Passionate about delivering excellence in later living through quality, innovation, and sustainable design.

What’s on Offer

• £100k - £130k plus package and bonus.
• Flexible, remote-first working arrangement.
• Significant professional autonomy within a collaborative, senior-led leadership team.
• Opportunities for growth across multiple projects and real estate formats.
• Company-leased vehicle or travel allowance to facilitate regional site visits.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Basingstoke

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English