Business Manager - East

Business Manager
- East

Department: General Management

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Willington Quarry, Bedfordshire

About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Position Overview: The Business Manager – Aggregates & Asphalt East will lead the operational, commercial and financial performance of our Aggregates & Asphalt business across the East. Translating strategy into safe, efficient and effective day-to-day delivery, you will drive high-quality production, excellent customer service and continuous improvement in revenue, profitability and performance.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially astute and hands-on leader who can inspire diverse teams, strengthen customer relationships and build a sustainable, high-performing business.

• Lead the development strategies for Aggregates & Asphalt across the area.
• Set and monitor annual production, sales and EBITDA forecasts, taking timely corrective action where required.
• Drive safe, efficient and high-quality operations through robust performance review, cost control and continuous improvement.
• Develop long-term asset performance and capital investment plans that support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead pricing and commercial performance reviews to improve revenue, margins, market share, and customer value.
• Identify growth opportunities through market insight, customer segmentation, diversification and direct engagement with major accounts.
• Lead, coach and develop operational and commercial management teams, building capability, accountability and a strong talent pipeline.
• Champion visible leadership and a positive, inclusive culture focused on health, safety, wellbeing, collaboration and improvement

• A demonstrable track record of delivering financial performance while maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Significant experience of developing business strategy and leading successful delivery through diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to manage operational performance, costs, pricing and profitability.
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to build effective internal, external and customer relationships.
• Proven success in coaching and developing high-performing individuals and teams.
• High integrity, resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to operate effectively in a complex and changing market.
• Experience with in aggregates, asphalt, construction materials or a similarly complex operational and commercial environment.

• Company car or cash allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Share Saver Scheme participation
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.