Operations Director

Leading Specialist Civil Engineering Contractor
London & South East

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a market-leading specialist civil engineering contractor to appoint an Operations Director to lead and grow their London & South East region.

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for operational performance, P&L management, and strategic regional growth. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business in one of its most important regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership for the London & South East region, ensuring profitability, cash flow and commercial discipline

• Lead, develop and inspire regional operational teams, including project delivery, commercial and support functions

• Drive sustainable growth, expanding existing client relationships and identifying new market opportunities

• Ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery across multiple schemes and frameworks

• Work closely with the Managing Director and Board to implement regional and company-wide strategy

• Maintain the highest standards of health & safety, quality and compliance

• Oversee resource planning, succession planning and talent development within the region

About You

• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within civil engineering

• Strong track record of managing and improving P&L performance

• Demonstrable success in growing a region or business unit within the London / South East market

• Well connected having strong relationships with end users and tier one contractors

• Commercially astute, with excellent financial and contractual understanding

• Credible leader who can engage clients, motivate teams and influence at board level

• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational capability

The salary/package is open and negotiable dependant on your track record, experience etc therefore please apply to set up an initial confidential conversation.