Jobs in Speldhurst

Are you looking for a Business Director role within Infrastructure? If the below looks of interest, apply and let's have a discussion!

Salary: Flexible depending on background and capability
Package: Company car + potential discretionary company bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Office based near Sevenoaks
Reporting to: Sector Managing DirectorRole Purpose

We are seeking a senior business leader on behalf of a Contractor in Kent. They are looking for someone who treats the operation as if it were their own. Someone who thrives in a delivery-led environment, understands the realities of surfacing/reinstatement and infrastructure work, and knows how to turn operational activity into strong commercial performance. You will take ownership of revenue growth, operational grip, commercial governance, and profitability. Working closely with operational leaders and Finance, you'll strengthen reporting discipline, develop robust CVR routines, and build key client relationships to support long-term, sustainable performance.

Key Strategic Goals (First 6-12 Months)

We can discuss these upon reviewing application for the role.Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop and deliver a practical business plan aligned to core surfacing/reinstatement and infrastructure delivery.
Performance Management (P&L Ownership): Own performance outcomes across revenue, cost, forecasting, and margin improvement; implement a consistent performance rhythm and interventions to improve operational efficiency.
Operational Efficiency & Reporting: Strengthen reporting on team numbers, productivity, cost performance, and forecast vs actual; ensure a "single version of the truth" across Operations and Finance.
Commercial Governance, CVR & Financial Controls: Embed CVR best practice as business-as-usual for major works; review CVRs, challenge assumptions, and act early on risks/opportunities.
Growth & Partnerships: Identify new business opportunities, support commercial negotiations, and nurture relationships with clients and partners.
Client Leadership: Build and maintain senior relationships (including Openreach, National Gas, and KCC) to align business activities with long-term objectives.
Leadership & People: Lead, mentor, and strengthen the leadership team; review agency reliance and recruit strategically to build capability; foster a high-performance, inclusive culture.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with legislation and client requirements; maintain financial transparency; manage risks and support safe, sustainable delivery.What You'll Bring:

Senior leadership experience in surfacing/reinstatement, civils, utilities, or wider infrastructure delivery.
Strong commercial and financial capability with proven experience improving performance through operational grip and disciplined reporting.
Confidence influencing senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, and clients; able to challenge constructively and drive alignment.
Strong judgement, clarity, and pace - comfortable making decisions with data and delivery realities in mind.To apply for this Business Director - Infrastructure position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role