Managing Director, Services

The Company is seeking a Managing Director to lead its civil engineering services business and take full responsibility for performance. The role involves translating strategy into business plans, strengthening profitability and cash generation, and improving operational delivery and commercial governance. The Managing Director will lead teams through change, develop future leaders, oversee project performance and safety, and build trusted client and partner relationships. They will also shape work-winning strategy, sponsor strategic bids, manage risk, and embed regenerative practices and practical innovation across the business. Candidates should bring extensive construction-sector leadership experience, strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, and a sound understanding of project delivery, commercial contracts, financial management, and governance. They should be able to develop and execute business plans, assess opportunities and risks, protect profitability, and contribute credibly to board-level decisions. Strong communication, people leadership, coaching, business development, performance management, and organizational skills are essential. A degree in engineering, quantity surveying, or a relevant business discipline is required; relevant safety leadership training and a manager-level construction safety card are desirable.