Interim Managing Director.
Housebuilding. Midlands.
Competitive Salary + Benefits.
Cognisant has been appointed by a well‑established housebuilder to recruit an Interim Managing Director to lead, inspire and manage the regional team during a key phase of delivery and growth.
This role requires a visible and engaging leader who can shape strategy, influence culture and ensure operational excellence, while maintaining the energy, standards and ambition that underpin the business’s success.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Driving continued regional growth in line with the agreed business plan
* Embedding a high‑performance culture focused on quality, cost control, programme delivery and customer satisfaction
* Providing clear, confident leadership that motivates, supports and develops teams
* Ensuring all business functions operate effectively and collaboratively
* Promoting the business across the region and supporting the identification of new development opportunities
The successful candidate will:
* Be a proven senior leader with experience operating at Managing Director or equivalent level
* Demonstrate the ability to lead diverse teams and deliver results in complex environments
* Bring strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and operational discipline
* Be an engaging and credible communicator, able to influence at all levels
* Come from housebuilding, development or a transferable sector where scale, delivery and leadership are critical
For further details and a confidential discussion, please contact