Construction Director

Brush Power Solutions (KUS and Aprenda) is a leading firm specializing in the design and build of new electrical connections for Distribution Network Operators (DNO) and Independent Connections Providers (ICP) in the UK.

This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the construction of new DNO connections in Scotland, managing substantial financial deliveries, driving operational excellence and growth. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in scaling operations to £10M per annum over the next three years.

1. Strategic Oversight and Management:

• Direct and oversee the build process for new electrical connections, ensuring Site works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage an annual financial delivery, with growth targets of £10M per Annum within the next three years, ensuring financial performance aligns with company goals.

2. Leadership and Team Development:

• Provide strong leadership to Build teams, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director (MD) to define personnel requirements, develop job descriptions, and oversee recruitment and hiring processes to build a high-performing team.

3. Financial and Operational Control:

• Monitor and control budgets, analyze financial performance, and implement measures to address variances and drive profitability

4. Bid and Project Approval:

• Review and comment on bid submissions from a construction and field delivery perspective, ensuring that proposed scopes, schedules, and costs are realistic and achievable.
• Work with the bid management team to provide insights on project feasibility, risk management, and resource allocation.

5. Strategic Planning and Improvement:

• Working with the Build Director (DNO, England) Develop and implement strategies to enhance construction processes, optimize resource utilization, and drive operational growth.
• Evaluate and improve operational methodologies, technologies, and processes to support scaling and efficiency.

6. Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all construction activities comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in construction management, particularly in the electrical or power sector, with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial management.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior management and other stakeholders.
• Experience with bid processes and project approvals is highly desirable.

BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.