Deputy Managing Director – Construction

Overview

As Deputy MD you will help steer a growing construction business from the Manchester office, ensuring effective operations, resource alignment, and high-quality delivery. You will work with the board and SMT on strategy and drive financial and commercial oversight. The role offers a potential fast track to MD for the right candidate and a collaborative, family‑friendly culture. This is a hands-on leadership position with impact across operations, finance, and project delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Collaborative and family‑friendly culture
• Short-term progression opportunity to MD
• Scope to grow the team
• Direct influence on future success of the business

Responsibilities

• oversee day-to-day operations and resource allocation across projects to ensure high delivery standards
• collaborate with the board and SMT on long-term strategy and direction
• exercise hands-on control of all financial and commercial aspects of the business

Key requirements

• experience in construction or related engineering industry
• experience in growing a business and contributing to its strategy
• track record of managing large teams

• collaboration
• leadership
• stakeholder communication
• financial management
• commercial awareness
• operational oversight

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