Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading, research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 68th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**. *QS World University Rankings ** Research Excellence Framework 2021
To support its long-term ambitions, the University has committed to delivering its biggest capital investment programme . This programme will transform the University’s estate, creating a world-class campus that enhances teaching, research, collaboration and the student experience, while providing the foundations for future success.
The most significant projects within this programme are the landmark STEM Connect and Social Sciences Connect Programme developments, together with a range of major interfacing projects. As these major schemes progress through complex construction and delivery phases, exceptional leadership is required to ensure successful delivery.
The University is entering a pivotal period in the transformation of its campus and therefore to ensure the successful delivery of these strategically important projects, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Construction. This role will provide senior construction leadership, delivery assurance and resilience across our most complex and high-profile developments. It will be critical in ensuring construction activities are executed safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption, while maintaining confidence in programme outcomes across a live campus environment.
This role provides specialist construction leadership at the stages where construction methodology, logistics, contractor performance and interface management have the greatest potential to impact institutional operations, programme affordability, schedule certainty, health and safety performance, and confidence in successful delivery.
The role is particularly significant as the University is adopting Construction Management as a new approach to delivery models for major projects. The successful candidate will establish standards, manage complex interfacing projects and provide oversight to ensure the successful delivery of two world-leading academic developments.
This role is a 2-year fixed term contract at 0.8 FTE
Salary – competitive
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Benefits
- 30 days of paid annual leave, four shut down days at Christmas, and eight bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme
- Staff training
- Free eye care vouchers
- Preferred rates for a dental plan
- Discounts at Warwick Arts Centre and Warwick Sport Membership
- Enrolment onto the Employee Assistance Programme, a complete support network that offers expert advice and guidance 24/7
How to apply
The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply below by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format or via email to enquiries@searchhigher.com
Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th July 2026