Commercial Director

Our client is a groundworks and civil engineering company based in the East 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: Development and management of the commercial function, covering estimating, surveying, cost control and buying. Business development, client relationships, and recruitment of key personnel.As a Commercial Director, your main responsibilities are as follows: 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 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. …