UK Projects & Operations Manager

UK Projects & Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a growing international engineering business specialising in high-performance drainage and infrastructure solutions across major construction environments. The successful candidate will play a central role in expanding the company's UK footprint while leading projects from early engagement through to delivery and commissioning.

You will be responsible for leading UK operations across project oversight, business development, commercial performance and team growth. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing specialist engineering business.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

• Oversee projects from design through to installation and commissioning
• Work closely with design teams, subcontractors and delivery partners
• Ensure projects meet quality, compliance and operational standards
• Support successful project execution across multiple live workstreams

Business Growth & Strategy

• Develop and implement the UK growth strategy aligned to wider business objectives
• Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, developers and end clients
• Represent the business at industry events, client meetings and bid presentations

Team Leadership

• Recruit, develop and lead regional teams as the business grows
• Create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

Commercial Management

• Support tendering, pricing, budgeting and commercial reporting activities
• Manage regional performance, pipeline activity and risk
• Work closely with senior leadership on forecasting and growth planning

Key Experience Required:

• Experience within construction, engineering, specialist contracting or building services
• Strong operational and commercial leadership experience
• Proven background growing a regional operation or delivery team
• Experience delivering projects within drainage, mechanical, infrastructure or technical building services environments
• Strong understanding of project delivery and stakeholder management
• Established relationships across the UK construction or built environment sector would be highly advantageous
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

What's on Offer:

• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing international business
• Significant influence over regional growth and strategy
• Opportunity to build and shape a UK operation
• Up to 25% bonus
• Long-term growth opportunities as the business expands