General Manager

General Manager – Equity & Full Ownership Pathway
About the Company
Our client is one of Canterbury’s most established, reputable, and consistently profitable residential building businesses. As a multi-award-winning operator with an exceptional brand, they have secured a highly robust future pipeline of work. Known for quality craftsmanship and operational excellence, the business stands as a dominant force in the regional construction sector.

About the Role
This is not just a leadership position; it is a transparent and structured pathway to business ownership.
As the General Manager, you will assume full strategic and operational control of the business. Reporting directly to the current owners, you will oversee construction delivery, sales performance, team culture, and financial health. The ultimate objective is for you (or an entrepreneurial leadership couple) to transition seamlessly into taking over the reins completely as the owners prepare to sell down their shareholding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive profitability, manage a high-performing team, and champion an exceptional operational culture.
• Pipeline & Operations Management: Oversee workflows, subcontract networks, and project margins to ensure seamless delivery.
• Client & Brand Legacy: Maintain the business’s flawless reputation across the Canterbury region.
• Succession Execution: Actively work alongside the founders toward a smooth equity transition and ultimate buy-out.

Benefits & Rewards

• Executive Remuneration Package: Competitive base salary, vehicle, and performance-based incentives.
• Unmatched Career Milestone: A clear, legally structured pathway to partial and eventual 100% equity ownership.
• Stability: Step into a highly profitable, well-structured business with a prominent market share and strong pipeline from day one.

About You
This role is specifically designed for a visionary executive, a seasoned construction leader, or a highly capable working couple with deep commercial acumen.
To be successful, you will bring:

• A proven track record in senior executive management, ideally within the residential construction, manufacturing, or building sectors.
• Strong financial literacy, commercial negotiation skills, and a data-driven approach to business performance.
• Outstanding leadership capability with a knack for building culture and managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
• The absolute intent, capability, and capital backing to invest in and eventually purchase the business.

How to Apply
If you are a high-calibre leader looking to transition from employee to business owner, we want to hear from you. Click APPLY to submit your CV and cover letter, or contact us directly for a strictly confidential discussion. Jeremy Wilson 021732788.