Senior General Manager, Commercial Construction Growth

Fluid Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Manager for an established Christchurch main contractor to lead operations and drive growth.

The role requires someone who understands construction from the ground up, ideally with a trades background and progression into senior leadership. You will engage with on-site trades, clients and Directors, shaping the business direction with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with a commercial main contractor.
• Ideal progression from trades into senior leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen and operational leadership experience.
• Excellent relationship management and business development skills.
• Practical, approachable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and project delivery for a growth-minded business.
• Strengthen client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Support business growth and strategic direction.
• Engage with tradespeople on-site through to Directors.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Business development

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Fluid Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Manager for an established Christchurch main contractor to lead operations and drive growth.

The role requires someone who understands construction from the ground up, ideally with a trades background and progression into senior leadership. You will engage with on-site trades, clients and Directors, shaping the business direction with autonomy.