Senior Consultant - Construction and Property at Cobalt Recruitment

Cobalt is working with a forward-thinking property developer with a strong pipeline of residential-led schemes across London and the South East. With significant investment secured and major projects underway, this organisation is delivering a mix of Build-to-Sell, Build-to-Rent, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and Co-living developments. They are committed to creating high-quality, sustainable communities and fostering a collaborative, inclusive working culture.The Role

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and grow an in-house construction function as the organisation transitions into a critical delivery phase. Sitting on the operational board and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Construction Director will oversee the delivery of large-scale, complex mixed-use projects to the highest standards of quality, on time and within budget.Responsibilities

Defining and implementing a robust construction strategy for large-scale delivery.Leading the creation and development of an in-house construction team.Overseeing construction across multiple major projects (1,000–2,500 units).Ensuring the highest standards of quality, health and safety, and compliance.Setting and monitoring KPIs for performance, cost control, and risk management.Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Skills and Requirements

Working knowledge of delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects (£100m+).Strong understanding of both contractor and client-side project delivery.Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills.Commercial acumen with deep knowledge of procurement and cost management.Comfortable operating within a flat-structured, collaborative environment.What’s on Offer

A pivotal role in shaping a growing, well-funded property development business.Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity for board-level influence and long-term progression.A collaborative, high-performing team based near London Bridge.Apply Now

Interviews are ongoing – apply today to avoid missing out on this opportunity.Due to the volume of applications received, if you don’t hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

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