Director of Construction

Join the Next Generation of London Residential Development

Y.T. Realty is a startup business, building smarter, better homes across London. We focus on medium to large-scale residential apartment developments—delivering high-quality, sustainable homes that Londoners are proud to live in.

As we scale up our pipeline, we\’re looking for a bilingual (English and Mandarin) Construction Director to lead our delivery operations. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a growing business, helping to shape not only our projects—but also the way we build.

About the Role

This is more than just project oversight—this is your chance to build a delivery function from the ground up. You’ll lead the execution of multiple residential developments (ranging from 50 to 200+ units), own all aspects of construction performance, and work closely with our Executive Leaders to bring our vision to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all construction activity across live and future developments.
• Build and grow the internal delivery team.
• Develop and implement systems for programme control, procurement, cost management, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee contractor relationships and negotiations, driving quality, value, and golden thread accountability.
• Ensure compliance with UK construction standards, building regulations, and health & safety legislation.
• Work collaboratively across design, planning, and development teams to align project goals.
• Champion innovation in construction methods, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record delivering medium to large-scale complex residential apartment schemes in London (ideally 50–200+ units).
• 10+ years of construction experience, including leadership at Director or Senior Project Manager level.
• Strong commercial understanding—able to manage budgets, control costs, and drive value-engineering.
• Excellent team leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and scale a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment—flexible, hands-on, and solution-oriented.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; professional accreditation (e.g. CIOB, RICS) a plus.
• Deep understanding of the London market and its unique planning, supply chain, and logistics context.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese (Mandarin).

Why Join Us?

We are an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. You will be part of a passionate, collaborative and innovative team that values your expertise and contributions. To strategically head the Construction team, developing and delivering successful developments with a proactive, forward-thinking approach. With exciting growth plans, now is a great time to be part of our history.

If you are a proactive and results-driven professional ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you!

As a UK start-up business, the role is very much hands on, diverse and variable and therefore the above responsibilities are not exhaustive and are likely to change as the business develops, offering exceptional experiences for the right person. We are reliant upon all individuals assisting in the successful growth of the UK Business.

If you are applying to work within Y.T. Realty Group, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please ask for our privacy notice.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you\’ll enjoy your career with us!

Disclaimer: We are not employing any Recruitment Consultants or Agencies for this role and therefore will not accept any unsolicited approaches from Recruitment Companies or their Employees. Any candidate information sent will be considered a gift, and we will not be liable for any introduction/placement fee.