Executive Director

1 week ago


Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Parkinson | Lee Executive Search Full time
About the Role

Parkinson Lee Executive Search is seeking a seasoned business leader to fill the position of General Manager - UK, a key role within a leading global Engineering Group.

As the General Manager - UK, you will be responsible for leading and driving the UK team to deliver business performance, achieving budget and profit optimization for this £15M turnover business during a period of operational change.

Key areas of focus will include:

  • Financial Management: Working with the UK Board to manage the full Profit and Loss statement, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Business Development: Overseeing the newly created 'Small Works/Aftermarket' Business unit, driving growth and expansion.
  • Customer Relationships: Demonstrating a thorough understanding of customer contracts and frameworks, signing key customer commercials, and handling customer escalations.
  • Project Delivery: Delivering projects on time, within/under budget, and to technical and commercial specification.
  • Supply Chain Governance: Ensuring robust supply chain governance and auditing in place, delivering defined cost savings and quality requirements.
  • Collaboration: Working collaboratively with other Group business leaders/stakeholders to support Group objectives.

Parkinson Lee Executive Search is keen to speak to business leaders with the following expertise:

  • A proven track record of P&L management of companies between £20M - £40M turnover within the Engineering Services Sector (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or associated industries).
  • Previous board experience, ideally experience of working in a group culture in an international environment.
  • Exceptional team-oriented leadership skills, with experience of process change and improvement.
  • A high level of commercial and financial awareness.
  • An understanding of NEC3 and JCT Contracting methodologies is preferred.
  • A strong Project Manager, through the full life cycle of projects exceeding £10m GBP, including contract law.
  • A robust and customer-focused leader, with excellent communication skills, able to liaise with all internal and external stakeholders to build strong ongoing relationships.
  • Understanding of HSE Regulations and CDM.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven business leader to join this organization during a period of transformation, strategy realignment, and growth, taking full ownership of business P&L with 70+ FTE.

In return, our client is looking to offer a £Six Figure Salary + Executive Level Benefits.



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