Hays Property and Surveying are seeking a Head of Construction Delivery to join a progressive Local Authority based in Hampshire.

The Council is currently in the midst of delivering an ambitious and innovative residential-led mixed-use development consisting of 2,500 homes, community facilities and commercial space. Once completed, the development aims to be a place that holds the council's core values at its heart. The project is now at a critical point, with the first phase of homes due to commence on site in the coming months, followed by additional phases currently at planning and design stages.

The Council have a designated project team of construction and development professionals, managing the programme from a client side perspective and performing as the interface between key council stakeholders and externally appointed consultant and contractor teams. The team are now looking to appoint a new Head of Construction Delivery who will be responsible for leading all construction management and delivery across the development. The role is being offered on a hybrid-working basis, with an expectation of attending the Hampshire-based council offices 2 days a week and site where required.

Your new role

• Lead all aspects of the construction management and the delivery of the development.
• Deliver quality works to agreed programmes and timescales.
• Lead a seamless handover process from build to sales and rentals.
• Lead on identification, procurement and appointment of internal and external teams and resources to manage and implement the delivery strategy.
• Lead on all off-site highways, landscape and utilities works.
• Lead on Carbon reduction and collaborative working through regular workshops.
• Build strong and lasting working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Working with the Project Director to review and update the construction and delivery strategy as the project progresses and the sales / rental market changes.
• Working collaboratively with others, regularly review the construction budget on a parcel and overall project basis and ensure all planning and design works are on program and in line with the masterplan.
• With the sales and marketing team, ensure the handover and flow of units and apartments are well managed and in line with the project trajectory.
• Recruit, develop and lead employees within the construction and delivery team.
• Proactively engage with existing and potential new supply chain partners.
• Functional and operational line management of staff as assigned by team structures.

What you'll need to succeed

• A relevant degree in Construction Management or equivalent.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIOB / MRICS is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of managing and delivering large scale construction and development projects.
• A proven track record of delivery for projects of a similar scale and value, including residential development and civils infrastructure.
• A strong background in team leadership, line management, and reporting at board level.
• Strong knowledge of various building contract forms such as, JCT / ICE / NEC.
• Sound knowledge of Construction Health & Safety.
• Be commercially driven and have excellent negotiation and business acumen skills

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