Operations Director – Scotland
Industrial, Commercial & Retail Refurbishment
Salary: £95,000–£105,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Executive Benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Director to spearhead the launch and growth of a new Scottish region for a highly successful, privately owned principal contractor.
This is a senior strategic appointment with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career potential. The business has grown significantly since its formation and has established an excellent reputation across the UK for delivering industrial and commercial refurbishment schemes for a strong base of repeat clients and leading consultants.
With a turnover of circa £60m and established offices across England and Wales, the company is now entering its next phase of growth with the creation of a dedicated Scottish operation.
The Role
As Regional Director, you will take full responsibility for establishing, developing and leading the Scottish region. The business will initially focus on industrial, commercial and education sector projects, typically ranging in value from £100k to £5m.
You will be responsible for building regional presence, securing work through existing national client relationships, developing new business opportunities and creating a sustainable delivery team as the region grows.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
* Leading the launch and development of the Scotland region
* Securing new work through existing national client relationships
* Developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships across Scotland
* Building long-term relationships with consultants, end users and key decision-makers
* Overseeing pre-construction, commercial and operational performance
* Managing profitability, forecasting and regional P&L performance
* Recruiting, mentoring and growing a regional team
* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to a high standard
* Acting as the senior representative for the business within the Scottish market
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have a strong background within construction, refurbishment, fit-out or principal contracting, with experience operating at senior management, operations director, regional director or business unit leadership level.
You will be commercially astute, well connected within the Scottish construction market and capable of developing relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
This role would suit an ambitious senior construction professional who is looking for the autonomy to build and lead a region, backed by the support, reputation and financial strength of an established national contractor.
Package
The successful candidate will receive:
* Basic salary of £95,000–£105,000
* Car or car allowance
* Pension
* Private healthcare
* Attractive bonus structure
* Additional executive benefits
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a new regional business and play a key role in the continued growth of a highly respected national contractor