Commercial Director - Groundworks & Civils
Our client is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor based near Basildon in Essex. They are looking at entering into the residential groundworks market working for leading residential developers in supplying civils and groundworks packages throughout Essex and the surrounding areas.
With a strong reputation for quality and a skilled direct workforce, the company is now looking to expand further into the residential market.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced commercial professional. As Commercial Director, you will shape commercial strategy, drive business growth, and develop key client relationships especially within the residential groundworks sector.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and implement commercial strategy
2. Identify and develop new business opportunities, focusing on residential projects
3. Build and maintain relationships with national and regional housebuilders
4. Oversee tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations
5. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within financial targets About You
6. Proven experience in groundworks and civil engineering
7. Strong commercial acumen and client-facing skills
8. Established network within housebuilding and development sectors
9. Ambitious and ready for a Director-level role
10. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Key Responsibilities
11. Develop and implement the company's commercial strategy
12. Identify and secure new business opportunities, with a strong focus on residential projects
13. Build and maintain relationships with national and regional housebuilders
14. Lead tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations
15. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within agreed financial targets
About You
16. Strong background in groundworks and civil engineering
17. Proven commercial leadership and client-facing experience
18. Well-established network within the housebuilding and development sectors
19. Ambitious, strategic, and ready for a Director-level role
20. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Contact David @ PPM Recruitment on 0121 580 8950