Commercial Director (JN -032025-62214) West Midlands, England

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 07867450022. 

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