Breedon Group excels in delivering high-quality asphalt surfacing services across the UK, engaging in projects ranging from public highway constructions to residential and industrial developments. Our commitment to excellence ensures reliable and outstanding results for a diverse clientele, including both large-scale governmental contracts and private domestic projects. We are currently seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead our Surfacing Solutions business across England & Wales. This is a key senior leadership role with full accountability for strategic direction, operational delivery, and financial performance. We are looking for a strong and commercially astute leader with a proven track record in contracting or materials-based industries. You will bring strategic insight alongside hands-on operational expertise, enabling you to drive performance and deliver results. Confident in stakeholder engagement, you will have the ability to build strong relationships, negotiate effectively, and influence at all levels. With a solid understanding of contracting methods and industry standards, you will combine strong financial awareness with excellent communication skills to lead teams, manage performance, and deliver continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Take a proactive leadership role in promoting and delivering key business initiatives.
2. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, the Environmental Protection Act, and all relevant statutory requirements.
3. Lead continuous performance improvement, supporting the Group’s commitment to a zero-harm culture.
4. Effectively plan and manage resources (people, plant, and subcontractors) to maximise operational efficiency and financial performance.
5. Coach, manage, and develop a high-performing management team to achieve business objectives.
6. Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
7. Oversee and maintain the quality of all works to ensure consistent delivery standards.
8. Resolve commercial and operational disputes to optimise profitability and cash flow.
9. Communicate effectively across the wider business to maximise collaborative performance and alignment.
10. Develop and deliver the commercial strategy, ensuring it is regularly reviewed and enhanced.
11. Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain financial control across the division.
12. Ensure compliance with all duties under CDM regulations.
13. Lead the negotiation of major contracts at a senior level.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We are seeking a candidate who brings a strong blend of leadership capability, technical expertise, and commercial awareness, ideally gained within the aggregates, asphalt, or wider contracting industry. Qualifications & Experience:
14. Proven management experience within the aggregates, asphalt, or contracting sector
15. Management qualification (e.g. CMI, ILM, NEBS, NVQ Level 4 or above) – desirable
16. NEBOSH or IOSH qualification – desirable
17. CSCS qualification
18. Degree or equivalent (BSc/HND/HNC) or significant relevant industry experience
Technical Knowledge:
19. Strong understanding of contracting methods, specifications, and commercial contracts
20. High level of technical expertise, with the ability to apply this knowledge and develop others
21. Sound understanding of industry standards, products, and specifications
Skills & Capabilities:
22. Excellent people management skills, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
23. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
24. Effective business and report writing capability
25. Strong systems and IT literacy
26. Commercially and financially astute, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
27. Strategic thinker with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver long-term business objectives
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture.
Job Benefits
28. Company Car or Car Allowance
29. Bonus Scheme
30. Private Health Insurance
31. Digital GP
32. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
33. Contributory Pension Scheme
34. Free on-site Parking
35. Holiday Buy Scheme
36. Volunteer Scheme
37. Share Save Scheme
38. Life Assurance
39. Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
40. Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
41. Discount Scheme