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 groundworks professional. As Groundworks Director, you will shape strategy, drive business growth, and develop key client relationships especially within the residential groundworks sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement strategy
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, focusing on residential projects
• Build and maintain relationships with national and regional housebuilders
• Oversee tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within financial targets About You
• Proven experience in groundworks and civil engineering
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing skills
• Established network within housebuilding and development sectors
• Ambitious and ready for a Director-level role
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company''s strategy
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, with a strong focus on residential projects
• Build and maintain relationships with national and regional housebuilders
• Lead tendering, pricing, and contract negotiations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within agreed financial targets

About You

• Strong background in groundworks and civil engineering
• Proven commercial leadership and client-facing experience
• Well-established network within the housebuilding and development sectors
• Ambitious, strategic, and ready for a Director-level role
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills

Package

Substanctial package including share options, bonus and company car

Contact David @ PPM Recruitment on (phone number removed)