Director - Groundworks

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering specialist is seeking an experienced Director to lead all Groundworks and Civils activities. The successful candidate will oversee project logistics, manage teams, and maintain high-quality standards within contract timescales. Ideal candidates will possess extensive groundworks experience and strong leadership abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with the autonomy to shape the business direction.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Substantial benefits package

Opportunity to lead а respected contractor

Qualifications

• Proven senior leader with strong track record in groundworks and civil engineering.
• Extensive experience in groundworks/civils.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire high-performing teams.
• Commercial mindset with ability to influence and grow client accounts.
• Sound judgement and excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistical requirements of all projects.
• Delegate work to senior colleagues and teams.
• Meet regularly with clients and managers to report on progress.
• Set targets and objectives for supervised staff.
• Review timings, budget, and project plans to stay on track.
• Report to clients and board members on project progress.
• Monitor performance against company standards.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality work within contract timescales.

Job description

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 07867450022 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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