Country Manager - Remagin UK

Etex Group; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Country Manager for the UK to drive commercial performance and lead operational strategies. The successful candidate will have proven commercial leadership experience within construction and a strong background in building systems. Responsibilities include managing P&L, enhancing sales efficiency, and leading safety culture. This role offers an engaging environment focused on sustainability and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or specialist building systems.
• Proven success in managing senior-level customer relationships.
• Background in light gauge steel or modular building technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead P&L accountability and collaborate with leadership.
• Shape country strategy with global platform teams.

Skills

Commercial leadership experience

Sales contract management

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

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At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

About the role:

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow, and lead? Join us as Country Manager, UK for our Remagin business: an offsite construction manufacturing expert specialising in sustainable light gauge steel solutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially driven and inspiring leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about developing both business performance and team potential.

Location: Leeds and Newton Aycliffe

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive commercial performance by improving sales efficiency and operational effectiveness
• Own full P&L accountability and work closely with the local leadership team
• Shape and deliver an integrated country strategy in collaboration with global platform teams
• Lead and embed a strong Health and Safety culture across all sites
• Build an inclusive, high-performing environment where teams are empowered to succeed
• Propose and lead M&A initiatives in alignment with strategic goals
• Contribute to broader cross-regional and divisional growth across Etex

Key Requirements:

• Proven commercial leadership experience, ideally within construction or specialist building systems
• Demonstrated success in sales contract management and senior-level customer relationships
• Experience within the modular building technology sector or background in light gauge steel, drylining or comparable sectors
• Comfortable leading large teams and operating in complex, multi-channel environments
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing capabilities
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.