Managing Director – UKThis is one of those roles that rarely comes to market.We are supporting a globally backed, infrastructure led organisation in the appointment of a Managing Director to lead a major UK operation at a defining moment in its journey. The platform is already substantial. What happens next is where the real opportunity lies.The business sits at the intersection of long-term structural growth, national importance and mission critical service delivery. It operates 24/7 in a highly regulated environment, with significant ongoing capital investment and a clear mandate to scale, modernise and strengthen resilience over the coming years.For the right leader, this could be a genuinely career defining chapter.The OpportunityAs Managing Director, you will have full accountability for strategy, operations, people, customers and financial performance for a complex UK platform. You will sit within a global leadership structure, with genuine influence at group level, and the mandate to shape culture, performance and future capability.Key elements of the role include:Translating group strategy into a clear, site-level vision and delivery planLeading large, multi-disciplinary teams in a 24/7 operational environmentOwning safety, resilience, risk and regulatory compliance at the highest standardsActing as executive sponsor for key clients and partnersDriving operational excellence, continuous improvement, innovation and digital enablementOverseeing significant operational budgets and capital investment decisionsBuilding a high-performance, values-led culture with strong succession in placeWho This Could SuitThis role will appeal to senior leaders who thrive in asset-intensive, always-on, mission-critical, digital safety-critical or regulated environments, where uptime, resilience and customer trust are paramount for example:Infrastructure, utilities or energyEngineering-led real estate or large-scale estatesData centres and other or technical infrastructure environmentsManufacturing, pharma or life sciencesDefence, secure services or other mission-critical operationsWhat matters is your ability to lead complex operations where uptime, precision, trust and accountability are non-negotiable.What We’re Looking ForProven experience at MD, GM or equivalent executive levelTrack record of running large, high-capital operations with full P&L ownershipStrong commercial and financial judgement linked to operational decision-makingCredibility with demanding customers, regulators and senior stakeholdersA calm, resilient leadership style with high emotional intelligenceThe ability to inspire, align and develop senior leadership teamsEngineering, technical or business background (MBA or equivalent desirable)Why This RoleThis is a career-defining leadership position offering scale, complexity and long-term impact. You will be trusted with a nationally significant operation, backed by a highly credible global organisation with a strong balance sheet, long-term investment horizon and clear commitment to sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.