Job Description
?? Business Unit Director – Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
?? UK-wide | ?? Full-time | ?? up to £110,000 Car 30% Bonus
A high-performing infrastructure organisation is seeking a Business Unit Director to lead a major division through its next phase of strategic growth. This is a rare opportunity to take full accountability for financial performance, team leadership, and long-term client development within a business recognised for its excellence in civil engineering delivering civil engineering projects with a combined value of £50m+.
About the Role
As Business Unit Director, you’ll inspire and direct a multidisciplinary team of 100+ employees, ensuring strong commercial returns, world-class service delivery, and continued expansion across key markets such as Highways, Water, Energy, and Rail. You’ll shape and deliver the business strategy — while role modelling a values-driven, people-first leadership style.
Your Impact
* Own the vision, delivery, and profitability of a major infrastructure business unit
* Build and maintain strategic relationships across clients, partners, and internal teams
* Drive safe, sustainable, and high-quality service outcomes aligned with company goals
* Identify and deliver new growth opportunities across a 1–5 year strategic horizon
* Lead and develop a high-performing workforce through clear direction and people planning
* Embed a performance culture with robust financial, operational, and governance controls
What You Bring
* Senior leadership experience in infrastructure, construction, or civil engineering
* A proven ability to lead P&L performance with positive net profit and cash outcomes
* Strong relationship builder at all levels — client-facing, collaborative, and credible
* A clear track record of business planning, operational delivery, and cultural leadership
* Commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Why You Should Apply
* Shape the future of a major infrastructure business with autonomy and purpose
* Join a respected team that values innovation, integrity, and long-term partnerships
* Lead a business with momentum — and play a key role in its next growth chapter
* Enjoy the support of a wider group while owning delivery at the unit level