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Construction Director (Clean Energy)

  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Sep 9, 2026

Construction Director (Clean Energy)

Wakefield (Hybrid)

£100,000+ DOE + Car Allowance + Up to 15% Performance Bonus + Enhanced Pension + Life, Health & Dental Insurance + Hybrid Working

Do you have senior-level construction experience with a background in delivering complex infrastructure projects?

Are you looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a growing construction function, working across major projects while having significant influence over how the business develops its delivery capability?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing infrastructure business operating within the UK's energy and decarbonisation sector. The company is expanding its project portfolio and is looking for an experienced Construction Director to take a senior position within the business and lead the successful delivery of its upcoming projects.

The role will initially focus on a major project in the Sheffield area, before taking responsibility for an expanding portfolio of projects across the UK. You will lead the construction function, manage external contractors and ensure projects are delivered effectively across programme, budget, quality and safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing infrastructure business, take ownership of its construction function and play a key role in shaping its future project delivery strategy.

The role:

  • Lead major infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to completion.

  • Take responsibility for programme, budget, quality, risk and H&S.

  • Lead and develop the construction team.

  • Control variations, costs, programmes and contractor performance.

  • Oversee project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance.

The person:

  • Senior construction/infrastructure delivery experience.

  • Strong client-side or developer-side background.

  • Strong commercial and contract management experience.

  • Experience across pre-construction and live project delivery.

  • Experience with JCT, NEC or similar contracts.

  • Previous experience leading construction, project management or commercial teams.

  • Infrastructure, energy, utilities, industrial or civil engineering experience advantageous.

Reference Number: BBBH279280

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH279280_1788961256
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Wakefield, West Yorkshire

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Up to £10,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus

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Permanent

Job Type

Energy

Discipline

BBBH279280_1788961256

Reference Number

09 Sep 2026

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Nathan Williams

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