Job Details

Our client is a groundworks and civil engineering company based in the West Midlands, operating as a sub-contractor for many major construction companies over various market sectors in the Construction Industry. They have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Director.

Role Purpose

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

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  Support the MD to grow the Division with business development, client relationships, and recruitment of key personnel.

As a Commercial Director, your main responsibilities are as follows:

• To lead the Regional commercial team in maximising the commercial performance of the Regional 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 Regional Business
• Support the MD in work winning across the Regional Business
• Manage operational efficiency, continuously identify areas for business improvement
• Manage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders

Person Specification:

The following qualities and experience are essential:

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

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary dependent on experience, plus a bonus and car allowance. Please contact john.ashcroft@nicholasassociates.co.uk or call 07867450022 for a confidential discussion.