Commercial Director – Infrastructure.
£120k basic + bonus + package, South East, Ref: V180.

Our client is one of the industries leaders in the provision, repair and maintenance of infrastructure networks. A long established business, they have continued to evolve, positioning themselves within emerging energy and environmental sectors, whilst capitalising on long established relationships to secure strategic alliances with public and private clients within highways, rail and utilities. They now seek to appoint a strong and versatile Commercial Director with the ability to confidently work across any of the above sectors, supporting on; divisional operational matters, business winning capability, managing the group commercial function and performing due diligence on strategic group opportunities. To be considered, you must demonstrate responsibility in leading the commercial function of a regional business with a turnover not less than £50m. You must also: have experience working on behalf of a contracting organisation in an infrastructure framework orientated environment; understand the challenges and opportunities arising through high volume low value term contracts, in a highly regulated industry; bring significant experience in both pre and post contract commercial management, with an inherent ability for the identification and elimination of project risk and financial exposure; and be capable of operating, analysing and enhancing complex commercial management and reporting systems. Allowing for the effective control of a supply chain and implementation of a procurement strategy.

Executive Director & Sector Director - Framework Contracting.
Upto £150k, North/flexible, Ref: V187.

We are working on behalf of an Organisation that firmly believes ‘Managing Delivery’ is important, but is only the start… Their Clients are the Owners and Operators of Major Infrastructure Assets. They form strategic long term alliances with these Clients to maintain and develop assets whilst fully satisfying all Framework and Regulatory requirements – but they don’t stop there… They make it there responsibility to help their Clients anticipate change, realise new opportunities and move the industry forward – working together to achieve more… To build on this success, they now seek to appoint two new members to the Executive Team. To be considered: You will have a proven Business Management track record of delivering consistent P&L growth, the gravitas to engage clients at Executive level and the leadership to develop people; You will have extensive experience in the formation, programme management and service delivery of major Framework contracts (Civil Engineering / Utilities / Infrastructure) in excess of £80m pa; You will have the mindset capable of combining Vision, Innovation and Opportunity to enable all stakeholders to maximise their business sector advantage.

Non-Executive Directors.
£Highly Competitive, Ref: V183b.

We have privileged access to our clients’ corporate strategies and understand their resource challenges and limitations. Now, more than ever, these clients seek business-critical insight, inspiration and guidance from their Exec and Non-Exec teams. To maximise our own effectiveness within a vertical market, we work with a complementary portfolio of organisations from highly professional boutique SME’s to blue-chip household names employing tens of thousands of people globally. We believe the role of the Non-Exec can be equally rewarding regardless of scale. In response to demand, we now aim to facilitate more successful introductions to help highly competitive organisations realise their ambitions, despite the ongoing uncertainty in macro markets. We are keen to hear from experienced Chairmen, CEO’s and other Executive Board members, who have operated within private companies or PLC’s, achieving a turnover in excess of £500m. You must also: have led or sat on nomination, remuneration or audit committees; have demonstrated breadth and accountability in previous executive roles, qualifying you to offer informed and objective advice on strategy, performance, risk and people issues; have operated extensively in property, construction or engineering or a closely aligned sector such as energy, transportation, asset management or support services.

Interim Executive Directors.
£700 - £1,200 per day, Ref: V183a.

In order to ensure an advantage, many organisations are increasingly utilising Interim Executives to bolster short term capability and align focused robust businesses. Attracted by flexibility, a targeted injection of specialist knowledge and skills where and when required, and the reassurance of assigning professionals over-qualified to deal with specific business issues. Well matched Interim Managers allow the Group Exec to focus on wider strategic issues. To ensure we continue to offer our clients the best qualified and proven interim solutions, specific to their individual business needs, we would like to extend our network of Interim Executives, with whom we will discuss current and future confidential assignments. To be considered for assignments, you must have operated within the above sectors for a minimum of 5 years as CEO, MD or Group Head of Discipline (Commercial, Operations, Business Development, Bid, Engineering or Procurement). Where you have held accountability for: Assessing, building and leading management teams; Formulating, setting and delivering strategy; Maximising resource utilisation; Enhancing service delivery and acting as a champion for innovation; Process improvement and change management; and Achieving profitable growth. You must also, currently be engaged as an Interim Manager or be immediately available, and ideally be established as a Ltd Co or operate a similar vehicle allowing you to undertake independent consultancy assignments.

Head of Aviation – Management Consulting.
Upto £130k + package, UK & International, Ref: V181.

Our client is one of the UK’s leading strategic consultants operating within the international aviation arena. Capable of offering early concept, feasibility and business planning through to a full programme management, multi-disciplinary engineering and operations management services; this organisation is ideally positioned to capitalise on the infrastructure boom currently underway in Africa, India, SE Asia and South America. They can demonstrate an enviable portfolio of established clients and successful case studies. Some delivered utilising strong regional partnerships, which now provides a platform to take them through their next phase of growth, and targeting an increasing market share under the stewardship of a new Head of Aviation. To be considered, you must demonstrate: a strong pedigree in the aviation sector relating to the design, development and operation of major international airports; have successfully identified and secured strategic consultancy work with aviation clients in the UK and internationally; ideally bring a blend of both management consultancy and development/engineering services experience; and be capable of strategically advising a large international consultancy at executive level as sector expert.

Project Director.
£120k tax free, Eastern Europe/Asian Borders, Ref:V188.

Our client is an International Developer, with an extensive portfolio of 5* mixed use developments schemes across Eastern Europe, the Asian borders and Middle East. Schemes typically incorporate leisure/hotels, retail, commercial and residential, ranging in value up to $1billion. Committed to extending their portfolio, they have now embarked upon a new project pipeline. Critical to the success of these projects will be the appointment of their Client Representative Project Directors, to take full accountability for the successful delivery to the works programmes, to the desired high standards and within budget. Taking a lead role and working collaboratively with the consultants, contractors and global supply chain, you will play an integral role within both the project and groups development team. To be considered, you must demonstrate experience in: Taking overall Client Side Project Director responsibility in leading significant mixed use development projects with a construction value in excess of £200m; Supervising the programming and management of major works packages to demanding quality and health & safety standards; and leading international projects from commencement to completion.

Lead Programme Director - Infrastructure.
Up to £250k package, UK, Ref: V122.

Our client is a truly international Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management business. Employing over 20,000 staff globally through a network of 150 offices, they tackle some of the world’s most challenging transportation, energy, resources and environmental projects, achieving revenues in excess of £4 billion. Already appointed in a lead programme management role on 3 individual multi-£billion UK schemes. They are keen to talk to those industry professionals recognised for their track record of leadership in the execution of premier capital projects as overall Programme Director on behalf of Government and private clients.

Alliance/Contract Director – Utilities.
£100k + bonus + package, South East, Ref: V190.

Our client is seeking a proven Alliance/Contract Director to take a strategic role in the delivery of a highly challenging major framework contract. Working in partnership with a key utility client, you will be leading an established management team and total staff of 200, with an annual turnover in excess of £60m. The principal function behind this appointment is to ensure total client satisfaction in all areas of programme delivery; whist simultaneously ensuring profitability, bringing leadership, developing the team and ensuring all opportunities for revenue growth are realised.

Head of Nuclear New Build - Consultancy.
£100k + equity opportunity, South West, Ref: V189.

Our client is a Management Consultancy operating across the Built Environment. Whilst their reputation is already established within the nuclear sector, they now seek to appoint a dedicated Head of Sector to spearhead all business development, bid management and service delivery of their nuclear consultancy business. To be considered; you will be recognised for your recent activity within the nuclear new build community; possess sector knowledge and key relationships with industry stakeholders; demonstrate an understanding of the specific opportunities within the UK and internationally. You should also be proven in developing and successfully implementing a market growth strategy and demonstrate the necessary gravitas and business skills enabling you to operate at executive level, lead a team and expand revenue streams.