General Manager

We are looking for an experienced General Manager for a marketing leading construction company based in the North East of the UK.

The role of General Manager will be responsible for all day to day management including but not limited to, Sales, Human Resources, Commercial, Operations, Transport and Logistics, with overall accountability for the P&L of this business unit. You will support all functions and key stakeholders within the Group ensuring maximum support to achieve overall objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new prospective clients whilst nurturing, growing and maintaining existing client relationships to maximise client spend and increase sales pipeline to the organisation.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of marketing strategies for the company in line with business development strategy.
• Work closely alongside the Operations Manager to recruit, manage and appraise management within the department, developing efficiencies and the team to improve customer satisfaction , quality and business performance.
• Lead, train and provide direction to all stakeholders whom contribute to the operational effectiveness of your business unit.
• Must be able to optimise resources (manpower, equipment, transport and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of works whilst maintaining and improving commercial and financial targets.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills when following and providing guidance on the correct procedures used within the Health and Safety Management System.
• Identify the need for the recruitment of new team members and/or appraisal promotion and training of existing team members.
• Tendering and securing new works through maximising the use of the supporting team & key client relationships by gathering proposals, specifications, and related documents.
• Responsible for costing and pricing new enquiries.
• Attend meetings internal and external pre, post and during project progress, to monitor and appraise your team on delivery and performance.

Previous Experience + Qualifications required:

• Over 5 years’ experience within the construction industry and have served as a Senior manager for 2 years’ minimum.
• Experience in managing a multi-skilled workforce including sub-contract staff.
• Ability to create and build a profitable sustainable team.
• Must hold A CISRS ADVANCED/Advanced SCAFFOLDING CARD or with Advanced Scaffolding Inspection Qualification.
• Must hold a Scaffolding Supervisory and Management Qualification or SSSTS, SMSTS or be willing to works towards such.
• Must hold as a minimum IOSH Managing Safety or equivalent (Or working towards NEBOSH).

If you are a driven and enthusiastic leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment then this role is for you.

Please apply accordingly. If successful a Research Consultant will be in touch soon. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.