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Director of Business Development & Group Operations: Unique opportunity at this ambitious and fast-growing Medium-Sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in the North West.
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Overview
Our client is an award-winning and ambitious multidisciplinary consultancy group delivering civil, structural, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering solutions across the UK
For next phase of their evolution, they seek a Group Operations & Business Development Director to drive operational excellence, power business expansion, and lead integration across the Group. As a commercially astute and operationally driven leader, you will play a crucial role in aligning and unifying their practices.
Primarily based in their North West office with travel to other key UK locations, this role uniquely combines strategic leadership, business development, operational delivery, and organisational integration. You will work closely with our executive leadership to build scalable systems, foster a collaborative culture across locations, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
Operations & Executive Leadership
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Provide strategic oversight for the Civil & Structural practice, offering regular leadership support to Geotechnical teams.
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Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance service delivery, profitability, and resource utilisation.
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Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Build a high-performance, collaborative culture across our Wigan and Uxbridge offices.
Business Development & Market Expansion
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Shape and execute the Group’s over-arching growth strategy across public and private sectors.
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Secure high-value business, strengthen relationships with key clients, developers, and contractors, and lead major framework pursuits.
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Capitalise on cross-selling opportunities across the Group to build market share and bolster brand presence.
Integration & Commercial Management
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Lead post-acquisition integration, harmonising operating models, systems,
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commercial practices, and organisational culture.
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance to ensure
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sustainable growth and margin expansion.
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Identify and manage key commercial risks and opportunities
Requirements
Essential Background & Skills
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Proven Track Record: Senior leadership track record within the construction/engineering sector driving measurable growth and operational improvement.
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Commercial & Growth Focus: Strong P&L accountability, budget management expertise, and demonstrated success in business development and client acquisition.
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People & Integration Skills: Ability to inspire teams, navigate organisational change and align disparate business units.
Desirable
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Technical background in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering.
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional qualification.
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Leadership background within an engineering consultancy.
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Direct experience in M&A or post-acquisition integration programmes.
On offer
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To apply for the position of Business Development & Group Operations Director, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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