Engineering Managing Director — Growth & Operations

WEC Group Limited; Little Fenton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Group Limited in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire, seeks an experienced Managing Director to take ownership of the Sherburn Metalwork division. You will lead a skilled workforce and shape the strategy for sustainable, profitable growth.

This role blends commercial leadership with operational management and customer development, providing autonomy to drive improvements and align the division with the group’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in an engineering environment.
• Proven track record of growing organisations and delivering profitability.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L understanding.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a skilled engineering workforce.
• Oversee day-to-day operational performance and budgets.
• Take ownership of budgets, financial performance and P&L.
• Identify and deliver profitable growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with the wider WEC Group to maximise opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

P&L management

Business development

Customer relations

Stakeholder influence

Job description

WEC Group Limited in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire, seeks an experienced Managing Director to take ownership of the Sherburn Metalwork division. You will lead a skilled workforce and shape the strategy for sustainable, profitable growth.

This role blends commercial leadership with operational management and customer development, providing autonomy to drive improvements and align the division with the group’s objectives.