Overview
Account Director – Engineering Operations (On-Site)
Location: On-site, 5 days per week
Salary: £80,000–£90,000 + comprehensive package
We are seeking a highly polished, commercially astute Account Director to lead engineering operations at a large, complex, and highly regulated static site. This is a senior leadership role requiring a strong corporate mindset, exceptional stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive performance across a multidisciplinary technical team.
Responsibilities
* Provide visible, authoritative leadership across all engineering functions on-site
* Manage and develop a team of ~20 staff, ensuring high performance, engagement, and accountability
* Act as the senior point of contact for the client, building and maintaining a credible, trusted partnership
* Lead regular client meetings, performance reviews, and strategic discussions
* Proactively manage client expectations, resolve escalations, and ensure high levels of satisfaction
* Own the P&L for the account, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
* Ensure full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance standards
* Drive operational excellence, service delivery improvements, and innovation initiatives
* Oversee project delivery in partnership with the Project Manager, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
* Implement and maintain robust reporting structures, KPIs, and performance metrics
* Lead on risk management, health & safety, and business continuity planning
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior account leadership role within engineering, facilities management, or a related technical environment
* Demonstrated experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams in a corporate setting
* Strong track record of direct client engagement and relationship management at a xlqdzyr senior level
* Strong commercial acumen with P&L responsibility
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Highly structured, process-driven, and comfortable within a formal corporate environment
* Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and operational governance
* Degree-qualified or equivalent in an engineering or related discipline (preferred)
Package
* £80,000–£90,000 base salary
* Comprehensive benefits package (bonus, pension, private healthcare, etc.)
This role is suited to an individual who thrives in a structured, corporate environment, is confident managing demanding client relationships, and can lead from the front while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and delivery
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