Operations Director

Leading Specialist Civil Engineering Contractor
London & South East

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a specialist civil engineering contractor to appoint an Operations Director who’ll lead and grow their London & South East region (currently circa £25m regional turnover). This leading UK contractor is part of a global engineering group with combined revenues of over £60 billion, and so offers huge scope for career advancement.

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.