Strategic MD for Drainage, Groundworks & Utilities

RR; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RR in the United Kingdom seeks an accomplished Managing Director to lead a long-established SME focused on drainage, utilities and related sectors. The role combines strategic oversight with practical, hands-on leadership across field-based operations, ensuring growth while maintaining the business ethos.

You will inherit an experienced team, established customer relationships and significant opportunity to evolve, diversify and expand services.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SME/contractor/utility/ops businesses.
• Strong commercial acumen with accountability for revenue growth.
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams and drive change while retaining culture.
• Knowledge of health & safety, governance, risk management and compliance.
• Experience growing business through acquisitions, diversification or new services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company strategy with the Board.
• Identify new markets, services, partnerships and investment opportunities.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and long-term performance.
• Lead day-to-day field-based operations and resource planning.
• Foster an accountable, collaborative culture and succession planning.

Skills

Senior leadership

Commercial acumen

People management

Bid and tender leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH health & safety qualification

Job description

RR in the United Kingdom seeks an accomplished Managing Director to lead a long-established SME focused on drainage, utilities and related sectors. The role combines strategic oversight with practical, hands-on leadership across field-based operations, ensuring growth while maintaining the business ethos.

You will inherit an experienced team, established customer relationships and significant opportunity to evolve, diversify and expand services.