Our client is a groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in the West Midlands, they are a stable, profitable, have a residential developer client base which is predominantly repeat business and are set to increase their turnover in 2025. They're looking for a Commercial Director.

As Commercial Director, your main responsibilities are as follows:

Development and management of the Commercial function, covering estimating, surveying, cost control.

Support the MD with business development, client relationships, and recruitment of key personnel

To lead the Commercial team in maximising the Commercial performance of the business

To ensure that the strategy, policy, culture and standards established by the business leadership team are effectively deployed within the Commercial team.

Control costs and effectively manage budgets

Manage and support projects on Commercial and supplier contracting aspects of projects across the business

Support the MD in work winning

Manage operational efficiency, continuously identify areas for business improvement

Manage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders

Person Specification:

Experienced in either the delivery of groundworks at a senior management / director level or Commercial experience with a large housebuilder.

Previous experience as a Commercial Director or proven track record as a Commercial Manager looking to take the next step up

The role suits an individual with a proven track record in successfully leading a target driven Commercial team within the groundworks or house building industry.

Exceptional negotiation, leadership and communication skills are required

Excellent Commercial acumen and strong financial and business skills are essential for this role.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary (depending on experience)

Performance related bonus

Company vehicle or car allowance

Health cover

Pension contribution

Please contact John Ashcroft to arrange a confidential face to face meeting or for more information on (phone number removed).

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