Dartmouth Partners is working with a private equity backed, buy-and-build infrastructure services platform. Having completed six acquisitions to date, the business is entering a significant growth phase, with an ambitious plan to quadruple revenues within the next five years through a combination of strategic bolt-ons, organic expansion, and new service line development.
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, acquisitive platform at a pivotal point in its journey, working directly with the Group CEO and playing a key role in shaping the company’s future.
The Role
As M&A Manager, you will be involved across the full deal lifecycle — from early-stage origination through due diligence to initial stages of integration. While you will not be expected to lead transactions end-to-end immediately, you will be empowered to operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing relationships with lawyers, financial due diligence providers, and potential sellers. Regular travel to portfolio companies and acquisition targets will be a core part of the role.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting detailed sector and market analysis to inform acquisition strategy.
* Screening and assessing potential acquisition targets.
* Managing initial outreach and relationship-building with target businesses.
* Supporting commercial and financial due diligence (CDD and FDD) processes.
* Coordinating post-acquisition integration projects to ensure a smooth transition.
The Person
We are looking for a commercially astute, analytically strong professional with the credibility and drive to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and the maturity to work autonomously across the group.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong financial and analytical skills, ideally with prior FDD experience.
* A background in investment banking, lead advisory, or Big 4 transaction services.
* A self-starter mindset with the maturity to work independently and liaise directly with senior stakeholders.
* The ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, high-growth setting.
* Some in-house exposure would be advantageous but is not essential.