Director of Construction

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers top-notch mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values: C-Care & Collaboration O-Opportunity & Ownership R-Responsibility & Respect E-Excellence & End Result Focus Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure while upholding these values at every turn. Explore more about who we are at www.vvb-eng.com WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals expenses covered for assignments outside your base location Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers Generous pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown) ABOUT US: VVB is a leading provider of multi-disciplinary engineering services across the UKs most critical infrastructure sectors, including Rail, Power, Tunnelling, Fire & Facilities. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, sustainable, and safe solutions to our clients, contributing to the future of the UK's built environment. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Construction to lead our construction operations based in Birmingham. You will be fully accountable for the safe, efficient delivery of all construction projects within the regional area. This role involves senior-level management, operational oversight, safety compliance, and project delivery, ensuring alignment with VVBs CORE values. You will also manage the Birmingham office and provide leadership to construction teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Health & Safety: Oversee all health and safety regulations across multiple construction projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices. Team Leadership: Ensure all project management teams are fully resourced, competent, and performing effectively, while leading the recruitment and development of senior construction staff. Project Delivery: Collaborate with installation teams and manage construction efficiency to meet or exceed KPIs. Implement performance improvement plans where necessary. Compliance: Ensure compliance with construction documentation, certificates, and industry standards, with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). Stakeholder Management: Liaise with clients, installation teams, suppliers, and sector directors to resolve issues and ensure successful project outcomes. Reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly performance reports to highlight risks, construction progress, and lessons learned. Workforce Management: Oversee workforce allocation, team assignments, and development programmes, including apprenticeships and management upskilling. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Technical Knowledge & Skills: Proven ability to design and implement operational strategies. Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and safety culture development. Experience with NEC/JCT and other industry contracts. Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, and communication installation standards. Competence in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with tunnelling, underground projects, and turnkey project delivery (D&B, T&C, maintenance). QUALIFICATIONS: Essential: Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Communications). Membership in professional institutions (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent). HSE training (SMSTS). Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable: Project management qualifications (APM/Prince2), Chartered Engineer status, sustainability knowledge. Competencies & Behaviours: Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication at a technical level. Decisive and able to work under pressure with a positive, solution-oriented approach. Collaborative and flexible, willing to travel and work outside of standard hours if required. A mentor and motivator for junior engineers and apprentices. EXPERIENCE: Senior management experience within a construction environment (infrastructure, utilities, heavy industrial). Proven delivery experience at Tier 1 or Tier 2 level across diverse projects (D&B, installation, maintenance). Experience working for both M&E contractors and client/main contractors. VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery. TPBN1_UKTJ