Director - Groundworks & Civils

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director to join a long-established and highly successful groundworks and civil engineering specialist operating across the West Midlands. Our client delivers commercial and infrastructure projects up to £50m, covering earthworks, groundworks and RC works. They are a respected contractor with a strong reputation, robust order book and a commitment to quality and safety.

The Role

As Director, you will be responsible for all Groundworks & Civils activities. Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing the logistical requirements of all projects
Appointing and delegating work to senior colleagues and teams
Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and managers to report on progress
Setting targets, objectives and responsibilities for all supervised staff
Regularly review timings, budget, labour, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track
Reporting to clients and board members on project progress
Supplying financial records in association with the Commercial teams
Recommending policy and procedure improvements
Monitoring performance against the agreed company standards
Ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality work within contract timescales
Dealing with contract disputes and mitigating the impact of any issues
Working in an office and on a construction site.

About You:

We are seeking a proven senior leader with a strong track record in the groundworks and civil engineering sector. You will bring:

Extensive experience in groundworks / civils (commercial or operational background)
Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire high-performing teams
A commercial mindset with the ability to influence, win work and grow client accounts
Sound judgement, excellent communication skills and a hands‑on, proactive approach
Ideally, based in the Midlands with the ability to travel to other parts of the country
Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively, with substantial experience working alongside Tier 1 / blue‑chip contractors on high-value projects.

What's on Offer:

Competitive base salary, with significant flexibility depending on experience
A substantial and attractive benefits package
The opportunity to lead and shape a respected specialist contractor
Full backing from the owners and the autonomy to drive the business forward

Please contact John Ashcroft on (phone number removed) for more information (all conversations are strictly confidential).

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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