Operations Director

Overview

Senior Operations Director to drive growth, operational excellence, and post‑acquisition integration for a fast‑growing civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering consultancy. You will work with the executive team to create scalable systems, improve profitability, and expand market share across public and private sectors. You’ll lead cross‑location operations, business development, and integration programs, shaping a high‑performing organisation. This role offers strategic impact, accountability for P&L, and the chance to steer growth through organic and acquisition-led initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight across Civil & Structural operations with leadership support to Geotechnical teams
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve service delivery, profitability, and resource utilisation
• Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build a high-performance, collaborative culture across multiple locations
• Provide visible leadership across the wider organisation
• Shape and execute the Group’s growth strategy across public and private-sector markets
• Secure high-value business and strengthen client, developer, and contractor relationships
• Lead major framework and strategic business opportunities
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities and grow market share
• Support expansion through organic growth and acquisitions
• Lead post‑acquisition integration, aligning operating models, systems, and culture
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance
• Identify and manage key commercial risks and opportunities
• Drive margin improvement and sustainable long-term growth

Key requirements

• Proven senior leadership experience in construction, engineering, or consultancy
• Track record of measurable operational and commercial improvements
• Strong P&L accountability and budget management experience
• Successful background in business development, client acquisition and revenue growth
• Excellent people leadership and organisational change capabilities
• Ability to unite teams and cultures around a common strategy
• Technical background in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional qualification
• Previous leadership experience in an engineering consultancy
• Direct experience of M&A or post‑acquisition integration programmes

• ambitious and commercially focused
• leadership and people development
• strong communication and stakeholder management
• Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering background
• P&L management
• M&A/post-acquisition integration experience

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