Job Title: Secondment General Manager (Tendering, Compliance & Business Support)
Reporting To: Managing Directors
Location: Office Based Ballymena
Type: Fixed-Term Secondment (with potential extension or permanent role)
Role Purpose
This senior leadership role oversees tendering, project delivery, compliance, HR coordination, and operational support. The focus is on driving successful bids, ensuring projects are delivered from tender through to completion, and maintaining strong compliance and business systems.
Candidates from manufacturing, engineering, or door systems industries are preferred, but full training and support will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Tendering, Pricing & Project Delivery
Identify and manage tender opportunities (public and private sector)
Lead the full tender process from enquiry to contract award
Develop and submit competitive pricing models
Oversee end-to-end project delivery from tender stage to completion
Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant, and timely
Manage contract negotiation and risk control
Oversee project handover into operations
Monitor project performance against tender assumptions
HR & Team Management
Lead and support cross-functional teams
Conduct performance reviews and support staff development
Manage holidays, onboarding, and disciplinary processes
Maintain training records and certification compliance (e.g. CSCS, IPAF, PASMA)
Liaise with HR consultants for legal compliance
Support payroll processes and staff changes
Manage training plans and CITB funding submissions
Maintain on-call rota
Operational Leadership
Chair weekly management and divisional meetings
Track actions and ensure accountability
Support operational teams and engineers
Oversee toolbox talks and engineering meetings
Drive performance and engagement across teams
Compliance & ISO Management
Take full ownership of ISO systems and audits
Ensure all compliance documentation is up to date
Manage RAMS, inspections, fire logs, and training records
Oversee incident reporting (accidents, near misses, RIDDOR)
Lead Safe Systems of Work and toolbox talks
Ensure ongoing audit readiness
Financial, Procurement & Insurance Support
Approve stock and manage procurement decisions
Review supplier pricing and identify cost savings
Support financial reviews and debtor management
Assist with insurance renewals and documentation
Liaise with insurers and accounts teams as required
Person Specification Essential
Senior experience in operational, commercial, or general management
Strong background in tendering and contract delivery
Experience managing projects end-to-end
Knowledge of HR processes and compliance systems
Financial and procurement awareness
Strong leadership and communication skills
Desirable
Manufacturing, engineering, or door systems experience
NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
ISO internal auditing experience
CITB or construction industry knowledge
Key Attributes
Strong leadership and accountability
Commercial awareness
High attention to detail
Compliance-focused mindset
Strong problem-solving ability
Commitment to continuous improvement
Summary
This role ensures smooth commercial operations, strong compliance, and successful delivery of projects from tender stage through to completion, while supporting leadership across all key business functions.