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).
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.