Oliver Walkup
Sheffield,UK
Summary
Dynamic and resilient business leader with extensive experience building, restructuring, and scaling companies across the construction, logistics, environmental, and property development sectors within a construction support services provider environment. Proven track record in driving commercial growth, leading turnaround strategies, and securing partnerships with major housebuilders, infrastructure contractors, and financial stakeholders while delivering strong operational performance and long-term value.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Commercial Director
Leedale Ltd
Alfreton, Derbyshire
2011.01 - 2025.09
- Scaled business revenue from £4m to £12m, leading commercial strategy within a 75+ employee construction logistics and environmental services company.
- Directed pricing, tendering, and margin management across multi-service operations including aggregates supply, recycling, road sweeping, plant hire, grab hire, and tipper fleets.
- Secured and expanded key accounts with major house builders, civil engineering contractors, infrastructure firms, and local authorities.
- Identified and launched new revenue streams in aggregates supply, recycling, and specialist site services, strengthening market position and profitability.
- Negotiated funding facilities and asset finance, maintaining strong banking relationships while aligning operational delivery with commercial and financial targets.
Business Development Manager
Leedale Ltd
Alfreton, Derbyshire
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Developed and managed digital marketing channels, including targeted social media campaigns, to increase brand visibility and generate new business opportunities.
- Produced data-driven monthly sales targets and growth forecasts for senior leadership, supporting strategic planning and revenue development.
- Implemented a structured organisational framework, improving operational clarity and enabling scalable business growth.
- Launched promotional and incentive campaigns to accelerate customer acquisition and increase short-term revenue.
- Segmented the business into specialist divisions, allowing focused sales strategies, clearer market positioning, and improved client engagement.
Project Manager
Leedale Ltd
Quarndon, Derbyshire
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Project managed the end-to-end construction of a 7,000 sq. ft. residential property, coordinating programme delivery from planning through to completion.
- Procured and managed a diverse network of suppliers and contractors, negotiating terms and maintaining strong working relationships to ensure quality and cost control.
- Developed and executed the project delivery schedule, ensuring works were completed on time and aligned with budget expectations.
- Administered project budgets and cost controls, monitoring expenditure against the schedule of works to maintain financial performance.
- Led property viewings and client engagement, successfully marketing and selling the completed property, delivering a strong profit margin of approximately 30% on the development.
Administrator
Leedale Ltd
Alfreton, Derbyshire
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Provided administrative support within a busy office environment, developing strong organisational and operational skills.
- Maintained regular communication with customers and internal teams, ensuring queries and requests were handled efficiently.
- Prepared and recorded minutes for senior management meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up of key actions.
- Coordinated meeting schedules and diaries for management, organising internal and external meetings to support business operations.
- Developed strong teamwork and collaboration skills, supporting colleagues across departments to maintain smooth office operations.
Education
Certificate of Competence - Transport Manager's (CPC)
Freight Transport Association
United Kingdom 2014.01 - 2014.01
Bachelor of the Arts - City & Regional Development
The University of Manchester
Manchester 2008.09 - 2011.06
Completion of A Levels & GSCE'S -
Trent College
Nottingham 2001.01 - 2008.01
Skills
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Commerciality
- Finance
- Operations
- Branding
- Resilience
Certification
- Certificate of Proffesional Competence for Transport Manager's
- 2:1 The University of Manchester
Timeline
Certificate of Competence - Transport Manager's (CPC)
Freight Transport Association
2014.01 - 2014.01
Business Development Manager
Leedale Ltd
2013.01 - 2014.01
Project Manager
Leedale Ltd
2012.01 - 2013.01
Commercial Director
Leedale Ltd
2011.01 - 2025.09
Administrator
Leedale Ltd
2011.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor of the Arts - City & Regional Development
The University of Manchester
2008.09 - 2011.06
Completion of A Levels & GSCE'S -
Trent College
2001.01 - 2008.01