Regional Managing Director

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

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 Mechanical and Electrical contractor is seeking a Regional Managing Director to lead strategic and operational functions across the Northern region. The role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in business leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will drive business growth and enhance team performance while ensuring exceptional service delivery to clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Profit Share

Car Allowance / Car Scheme

Flexible working

Travel covered to sites

Private Medical

Generous pension contributions

Health and Wellness programmes

31 days holidays + Birthday off

Learning and development opportunities

26 weeks fully paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Strong background in business leadership and divisional management.
• Proven track record of building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business Management Software

Job description

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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.

We seek a highly skilled 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 performance.

The candidate should possess exceptional leadership and people management abilities, a proven track record of building high-performing teams, and strong financial acumen. Experience managing budgets and financial reporting, along with strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, are essential. Proficiency in business management software and Microsoft Office is required. A commitment to SES's culture and values, and the ability to motivate staff, is vital.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & Profit Share
• Car Allowance / Car Scheme
• Flexible working
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, generous pension contributions, Health and Wellness programmes, 31 days holidays + your Birthday off + bank holidays, and more
• Learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits: 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity

Basic Check

Given the position's nature, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) is required at the offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal record or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

Learn more about the checks here: National Security Vetting.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales