Regional Managing Director

SES Engineering Services; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Engineering Services is seeking a Regional Managing Director for the Northern Region, responsible for leading strategic and operational functions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a strong business acumen, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, driving growth and performance across the region.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share

Car allowance / car scheme

Flexible working

Travel coverage to sites

Private medical benefits

Generous pension contributions

Health and wellness programs

31 days holidays + birthday off

Learning and development opportunities

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in business leadership and divisional management.
• Proven track record of building high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional business strategy.
• Oversee daily operations and manage financial performance.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Team Management

Tools

Business Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SES Engineering Services - Regional Managing Director (Northern Region)

SES Engineering Services, a leading Tier 1 Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) contractor, is seeking an exceptional leader as Regional Managing Director for our Northern Business, covering the North West, North East, Yorkshire, and Scotland. This is a high-impact role with strategic influence across some of our critical regions.

About The Role

Reporting to the Executive SES Managing Director, the Regional Managing Director will lead the strategic and operational functions of the SES Northern region. This role requires a visionary leader with a proven ability to drive business growth, enhance team performance, and optimise operational efficiency. The Regional Managing Director will collaborate closely with senior management to develop and execute strategies that align with the company's overall goals, ensuring exceptional service delivery to clients.

The role involves working with cross-functional teams, including customer strategy, marketing, product development, commercial, pre-construction, and operations, to ensure that customer strategies are integrated and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute the regional business strategy, aligning with the company's vision to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
2. Oversee daily operations, manage financial performance, and optimise resources to meet operational and budgetary targets.
3. Lead and mentor high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, while cultivating strong client and stakeholder relationships.
4. Monitor market trends, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with other regional leaders and functions to ensure alignment and synergy across the organisation.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced leader with a strong background in business leadership, divisional or general management, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive business integration and performance.

This individual should possess exceptional leadership and people management abilities, with a proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams. They will also have strong financial acumen, experience managing budgets and financial reporting, and excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in business management software and Microsoft Office is essential, along with a commitment to promoting and upholding SES culture and values, empowering and motivating staff to ensure engagement and success.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share
• Car allowance / car scheme
• Flexible working
• Travel coverage to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including private medical, generous pension contributions, health and wellness programs, 31 days holidays + your birthday off + bank holidays, and more
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Pre-employment Checks

Given the nature of this position, candidates will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal records or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may apply depending on the role.

For more information about the checks involved, please visit: National Security Vetting.