Director - Groundworks

Nicholas Associates; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering contractor in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Director to oversee all Groundworks & Civils activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the sector, strong leadership skills, and a commercial mindset to successfully manage client relationships. This role offers a competitive base salary, a substantial benefits package, and the autonomy to shape the business forward. The company is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Substantial benefits package

Autonomy to drive the business forward

Qualifications

• Proven senior leader with a strong track record in groundworks and civil engineering.
• Ability to inspire high-performing teams.
• Experience working alongside Tier 1/blue chip contractors on high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistical requirements of all projects.
• Appoint and delegate work to senior colleagues.
• Report on progress to clients and board members.
• Regularly review project plans to ensure on-track work.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality work within contract timescales.

Skills

Extensive experience in groundworks/civils

Strong leadership skills

Commercial mindset

Excellent communication skills

Proven ability to manage client relationships

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

• 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. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies