Regional Director – Construction

Regional Director – Construction Wales Salary c. £90,000 – £114,000+ Bens

Mentor Recruitment is working in partnership with a highly recognised, award winning, leading construction company that provide large scale new build and refurbishment services in both the private and public sectors to identify a key person to join their senior management team.

Our client is looking for a Regional Director for Wales to take responsibility for the regions strategy and operations and work closely with the production directors/managers to increase turnover and profitability. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role requires someone with significant experience in the construction industry, ideally with experience of delivering sizeable projects and growing business in Wales.

The successful candidate will be someone who can effectively run the operation in Wales and be responsible for full P&L, strategy for growth and enhancing reputation with current and new clients. This is a role for someone who has a ‘hands on’ approach whilst also possessing the leadership skills that can motivate and inspire the operational function for the region. The current company executives are strong and driven individuals and they are looking for someone of a similar calibre.
You will report directly into the Managing Director and will be responsible for the following:
• Project Management and delivery (multiple projects)
• Strategic planning for the Region
• Successful Health and Safety Management across the board
• Commercial performance (alongside Operations Director)
• Reporting and Planning
• Integration of Commercial Function with Operational Function
• Client Management
• Business Development
• Management of Staff (Attracting Talent)
• Pre/Post Construction

Essential Criteria:
• Degree in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Engineering / Building Technology or equivalent
• Stable work experience with blue chip companies
• A demonstrable period leading operational functions within a reputable medium / major building contractor
• A background in successful delivery of projects both pre and post construction
• A proven business developer with the ability to not only win work but to manage the client relationship in order to provide long term repeat business, existing relationships within the industry would be evidence of this
• Flexible and adaptable by nature
• Must be able to attract talent into the business and manage that talent (as well as existing staff) by using strong leadership skills
• A motivator and leader of others who is able to evaluate problems or issues and offer solutions
• Able to take responsibility and accountability
• Forward-thinking and creative – challenge the status-quo
In return, our client is willing to offer a salary package designed to attract the right calibre individual as well as the autonomy to shape the operational function in the best way for it to operate and the chance to be part of the leadership of one of the UK’s most dynamic construction companies.

Although we try to respond to all candidates, due to a high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard from Mentor Recruitment within 14 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.