Area General Manager

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Area General Manager – Concrete to take full accountability for the performance, profitability, and safety of our concrete operations within a defined geographic area.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing a team of commercial and operational professionals and collaborating closely with our customer service Centre in Syston. You will play a vital role in ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while delivering strong commercial results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for the profitability and Health & Safety performance of all concrete plants in your area
• Lead and manage a high-performing team of operational and commercial staff
  
  
  

About You:

• Proven leadership experience in a commercial and operational management role, ideally within the construction or materials industry
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and a track record of promoting a safety-first culture
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute market and operational plans
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Results-oriented, with a focus on performance, service, and efficiency
• Work in close partnership with the customer service team to ensure exceptional service delivery
• Develop, own, and implement the Market Strategy Plan to drive growth and competitiveness in your area
• Champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, industry standards, and relevant legislation
• The incumbent in this role will have full responsibility for the profit and health & safety of the Heidelberg Concrete plants located within a defined territory area. Manage and lead a designated team of commercial and operational staff working closely with the customer service team at Syston.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Achieve the highest possible standards in Health & Safety
• Lead and manage the area commercial and operational team
• Develop, own and implement the Market Strategy Plan for the area
• Achieve targets for sales volumes, selling price and PGM
• Ensure market share objectives are achieved through sales volumes / forward order book
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the market and competitor activity
• Manage the customer portfolio and mix
• Manage operating costs ensuring maximum efficiency
• Drive product and service quality excellence
• Achieve Heidelberg Materials UK KPI expectations
• Work closely with the national operations team – utilising the team for support and implementation of national initiatives
• Generate and submit required reporting to the business timetable
• EBIT
• Sales and account management
• Debt collection and query management
• Production
• Health & Safety
• Quality
• Environmental Compliance
• Cost control
  
  
  

What’s on Offer:

Salary Competitive plus bonus

Company Car

Location Coventry Hybrid

Hours 40

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)