Established in 1946, turning over £75M, growing at 10%+ p/a & with a reputation for Quality, Safety and Constructional Engineering Excellence, our privately owned client is one of the UK’s most Entrepreneurial contractors. Working in a Dynamic, Innovative & Exciting environment, it is no surprise that this business has only ever had five MD’s in over 60 years.
With 100+ employees being shareholders in the parent company & with operations spanning Structural Steel, Offsite Solutions, Constructional Engineering & Design & Build, this unique business has worked on 50% of the UK’s power stations, carried out works on recognised listed buildings, developed Universities, Hospitals, Schools, been involved with crucial infrastructure connections from airports to railways & put up 400+ buildings in the Country’s capital. Focussed on sustainability, our client adds value to the Community by delivering excellence across every project. With the incumbent departed, the core Steel business (£35M), reputed for carrying out technically challenging projects, is now in a position to appoint a new Managing Director.
The Role
Set tone/beat for the business, motivate, enthuse, drive 110+ workforce. Manage approx. 60 projects p/a, closing out orders at 1.5 or £700,000 p/w. Manage/have intimate knowledge of key projects & understand ALL project checks/balances. Organise the full remit of construction activities for Bourne Steel Limited.
Strive for Innovation, Best Practice & seek out commercial opportunities.
You
Engineering background, qualified in Civil Engineering/M.I.Struct.E or equivalent. Possess extensive knowledge gained in the UK Framing sectors (Steel, Concrete etc.). Construction/hands on PM skills at the highest level are essential as is a strong understanding of the hard/soft aspects of Construction Management. Managed similar sized operation (£35M) & be commercially savvy with strong numerical understanding. Communication/Presentation skills are vital to ensure the concise delivery of key messages to promote action.
Be Original, Innovative, Dynamic & have vision for diversification.
Rapidly expanding, achievement in the role will lead to an appointment on the main Structures Board. This is a rare opportunity to join an industry leader.