The Vacancy
SES Engineering Services (part of Wates Construction) are seeking an experienced strategic leader with a manufacturing background to take control of our expanding Offsite Manufacturing Division. This highly acclaimed specialist business provides a wide range of offsite products to support Mechanical and Electrical installations on a range of high profile construction projects across the UK.
About The Role
The Manufacturing and Assembly Director will oversee the full scope of operations within the SES Manufacturing division. This strategic leadership role focuses on improving operational efficiency, driving profitability, and ensuring the production of high‑quality products. The Director will lead a diverse team, implement best practices, and cultivate a culture of innovation, high performance, and continuous improvement. The role will have ownership and accountability for collaborating with cross‑functional teams across SES, the wider Wates Group, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and the successful execution of key initiatives.
* Strategic Leadership – develop and implement the business strategy for the Offsite Manufacturing Division in alignment with SES’s overall vision and objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
* Operational Oversight – oversee daily operations through the existing and highly capable management team, ensuring efficient resource allocation, adherence to company policies, and achievement of divisional targets.
* Business Growth and Development – take a strategic lead in identifying new markets and increasing the product range and business capabilities.
* Financial Management – manage the division’s budget and financial performance, including forecasting, expense management, and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.
* Team Development – lead, mentor, and build a high‑performing team, nurturing a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Client Relationships – cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and partners to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business opportunities.
* Market Insights – monitor market trends and the competitive landscape, adapting strategies to meet evolving customer needs and identifying areas for growth.
* Risk Management – identify operational risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with all regulatory frameworks and company policies.
* Board Reporting – provide regular updates to the SES Board on divisional performance, including key metrics, challenges, and strategic initiatives.
* Cross‑functional Collaboration – work closely with other Divisional leaders and functions to ensure alignment and synergy across the organisation.
What We’re Looking For
* Exceptional Leadership – proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams to achieve exceptional results, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture within a manufacturing environment.
* Financial Acumen – strong experience managing budgets, financial reporting, and cost optimisation.
* Strategic Thinking – excellent strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
* Communication – outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and across departments.
* Risk Management – experience identifying operational risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth operations within the division.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme
* Flexible working
* Car Allowance / Company Car
* Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
* Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 6% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more.
* Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
* Industry leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.
To find out more about LIFE AT SES Engineering Services please click on the following link https://www.ses-ltd.co.uk/careers/working-at-ses/.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People; we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family‑owned business means we understand and value long‑term relationships.
Working at SES
SES Engineering Services is recognised as one of the leading M&E partners in the UK. Specialising in the design and installation of building services and infrastructure solutions, SES covers all aspects of M&E engineering.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Work for Wates
Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family‑owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family‑owned business means we understand and value long‑term relationships.
The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.
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