Operations Director

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting an Operations Director to lead Civil, Structural and Geotechnical operations across the North West and other UK locations. You will shape strategy, drive performance, and oversee post-acquisition integration with a commercially focused mindset.

This role requires strong P&L ownership, a track record of delivering operational improvements, and the ability to unite diverse teams around a common growth strategy. Regular travel across the UK will be required.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership and strategic oversight experience in construction/engineering consultancy.
• Proven track record delivering operational and commercial improvements.
• Strong P&L accountability and budget management experience.
• Background in business development, client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Excellent people leadership and organisational change capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight across Civil, Structural and Geotechnical operations.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve service delivery and profitability.
• Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build a high-performance culture across multiple locations.
• Lead post-acquisition integration and align operating models.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L accountability

Budget management

Business development

Client acquisition

Revenue growth

People leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Were Hiring: Operations Director

Location: North West England, with regular travel to other UK offices and key project locations

Reporting to: Managing Director

Industry: Construction and Engineering Consultancy

Salary: Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience

About The Business

We are a thriving, fast:growing engineering consultancy operating across specialist Civil and Structural Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering disciplines.

With a strong technical reputation, ambitious growth plans and an active acquisition pipeline, the business is entering an exciting new phase of expansion.

We are now seeking an experienced Operations Director to play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, business growth and post:acquisition integration.

The Opportunity

This is a high:impact leadership position for a commercially astute and operationally driven Operations Director who can combine strategic thinking with hands:on execution.

Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will help create a unified, high:performing organisation, develop scalable systems and processes, strengthen commercial performance and unlock new growth opportunities.

The successful Operations Director will have responsibility across operations, business development, commercial management and organisational integration.

Key Responsibilities

Operations and Executive Leadership

Provide strategic oversight across Civil and 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 and collaborative culture across multiple locations.

As Operations Director, provide visible, credible leadership across the wider organisation.

Business Development and Market Expansion

Shape and execute the Groups growth strategy across public and private:sector markets.

Secure high:value business and strengthen relationships with key clients, developers and contractors.

Lead major framework and strategic business opportunities.

Identify cross:selling opportunities and develop market share.

Support the continued expansion of the organisation through organic growth and acquisitions.

Integration and Commercial Management

Lead post:acquisition integration, aligning operating models, systems, commercial practices and organisational culture.

Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance.

Identify and manage key commercial risks and opportunities.

Drive margin improvement and sustainable long:term growth.

What Were Looking For

Essential Experience And Skills

Proven senior leadership experience within the construction, engineering or consultancy sector.

A demonstrable track record of delivering measurable operational and commercial improvements.

Strong P and L accountability and budget management experience.

A successful background in business development, client acquisition and revenue growth.

Excellent people leadership and organisational change capabilities.

The ability to bring together teams, business units and cultures around a common strategy.

Desirable

Technical background in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional qualification.

Previous leadership experience within an engineering consultancy.

Direct experience of M and A or post:acquisition integration programmes.

What Success Looks Like: First 12:24 Months

Unified Strategy: Civil, Structural and Geotechnical practices operating under a cohesive model.

Measurable Impact: Trackable growth in revenue, profitability and client reach.

Scalable O