GROUNDWORKS OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Company Vehicle + Performance Bonus
PDQ Kerb Laying & Groundworks is an expanding South Coast groundworks business providing fully managed groundworks delivery gangs to civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, roads & sewers and residential development projects.
Based in Southampton, we operate throughout Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey and are looking to appoint an experienced Groundworks Operations & Business Development Manager to support the next stage of our growth.
This is not a desk‑based role.
We are looking for an individual with strong operational experience, industry credibility and an established network of contacts who can help grow our client base whilst ensuring our gangs continue to deliver safely and efficiently.
The Role
- Manage and coordinate groundworks delivery gangs across multiple projects
- Liaise with clients, Contracts Managers and Site Teams
- Resource planning and labour allocation
- Recruitment and onboarding of operatives
- Site visits and quality monitoring
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements
- Develop relationships with new and existing clients
- Identify opportunities for additional work and framework opportunities
- Support business growth and expansion plans
- Minimum 10 years’ experience within groundworks, civil engineering or utilities
- Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Site Manager or General Foreman
- Strong knowledge of drainage, deep drainage, roads & sewers, utilities and infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to manage multiple gangs and projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
Highly Desirable
- Existing relationships with regional contractors, developers and infrastructure companies
- Experience winning work through industry contacts
- Experience with Constructionline, CHAS and SSIP compliance
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Company vehicle
- Mobile phone and laptop
- Performance‑related bonus
- Long‑term career opportunity
- Key role within a growing business
- Opportunity to influence the future direction of the company
About PDQ
PDQ Kerb Laying & Groundworks provides fully managed groundworks delivery gangs for:
- Constructionline Gold Accredited
- CHAS Accredited
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an experienced groundworks professional with an extensive network of industry contacts and a proven track record within civil engineering, infrastructure, roads & sewers, utilities or residential development.
This role would suit an individual who has spent many years building relationships within the industry and is looking to use that experience to help grow an ambitious and expanding business.
You may currently be working as a Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or similar role and be looking for an opportunity where your industry knowledge, relationships and commercial experience can have a genuine impact.
Requirements
- Extensive groundworks, civil engineering or utilities experience
- Strong relationships with contractors, developers and infrastructure companies
- Experience managing labour resources, subcontractors or operational teams
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery
- The ability to identify opportunities and develop new client relationships
- A practical, hands‑on approach to business growth
To Apply
Please submit your CV together with a brief summary of your experience and the types of contractors, developers or utility companies you have worked with.
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