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Job Title: Senior Construction Project Recovery Lead (Fixed Term 6 Months)Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.Location: London & BirminghamContract: Freelance/Fixed Term ContractDuration: 6 monthsHours: 3 days per weekReporting To: Construction DirectorAbout UsJoin a market-leading residential developer committed to delivering exceptional quality and value. Were tackling a strategically critical project that has faced delivery setbacksand we need an experienced leader to drive its recovery.The OpportunityWere looking for a hands-on Senior Construction Professional to reset and reconfigure a paused residential scheme following main-contractor insolvency. In this fixed-term, six-month assignment, youll develop and secure stakeholder buy-in for a robust, viable plan to get the project back on track.What Youll DoProject Diagnostics (Weeks 16):Conduct cost planning, optioneering, design-strategy reviewsTest and recommend procurement and delivery routesStakeholder Approval (Weeks 78):Present findings and secure sign-off from internal and external stakeholdersImplementation Roadmap (Months 36):Finalise design, procure consultants/contractors, and mobilise for construction restartKey Responsibilities:Lead a comprehensive review of existing designs, programmes, procurement strategies and delivery structuresDevelop and present a pragmatic, board-approved recovery strategy covering programme, cost, phasing and risk mitigationEstablish clear governance and reporting frameworks to track progress and flag issuesChallenge commercial assumptions and drive a best-value procurement processForge strong relationships with consultants, contractors, legal teams and local authoritiesIdentify and resolve legacy technical, contractual or reputational risksWho You AreSenior-level construction professional with proven experience rescuing stalled or failed projectsExceptional leader and communicator, capable of re-establishing stakeholder confidenceStrong commercial acumen and expert in cost-planning, procurement and risk managementComfortable working under tight deadlines and delivering high-pressure presentationsSuccess CriteriaBy the end of your six-month engagement, you will have:Delivered a clear, board-approved revised delivery planSecured stakeholder buy-in across development, commercial and delivery teamsPositioned the project to restart construction with renewed clarity, confidence and viabilityTo ApplyPlease submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant recovery-project experience. We look forward to hearing how you can help us bring this critical development back on track.