Managing Director

Description

GBR Recruitment are delighted to be working exclusively with a well established, highly progressive & profitable residential MEP building services company, recruiting for an experienced Managing Director with a niche in plumbing (but also with some electrical knowledge) to lead a team of over 50 full time trades employees.

This role is responsible for directing, managing, coaching & developing a team of Plumbers, Gas Engineers, Electricians, Electricians Mates & Apprentices continuing to grow revenue streams, turnover & profit margins, whilst at the same time implementing continuous improvement methodologies across the operation to make the ways of working smarter, leaner & more efficient.

In order to be considered for the MD role you should be ACS Gas certified & Gas Safe registered, plus previously time served on the tools (plumbing / plumbing & electrical or multi–trade), along with previous Managing Director, Operations Director, General Manager or similar SMT level experience.

The client's turnover is c. 8M, therefore experience heading up a company or division of a similar size turnover is required to take on this role, as it comes with full responsibility for commercial activities, budgeting, forecasting, plus P&L control.

MEP residential building services background is also required for this opening.

Duties:

Responsible for successfully leading both arms of the building services business (Plumbing & Electrical) balancing technical expertise, with commercial acumen & team leadership skills Ensuring operational excellence to achieve overall business targets (customer service, quality of work, margins, profits, commercial control, training & development) Delivering high quality, compliant plumbing & electrical services Lead & manage senior operations / contracts managers, frontline supervisors, office administrators, plumbers & electricians Governance of quality assurance & compliance procedures within the business, ensuring that trade bodies, trade affiliates & trade associations (Gas Safe, NIC/EIC, OFTEC, REFCOM, APHC, MCS, Trustmark, Greenlight (SSIP) etc.) expectations are exceeded. Continual assessment of the effectiveness of company processes, procedures & policies, implementing new measures when needed Responsible for financial performance including budgeting, invoicing & ensuring that the MEP services are providing value for money & returning appropriate profit margins. Overseeing all procurement activities and managing supplier relationships. Play a key role in customer engagement & customer satisfaction Oversee recruitment of all new staff Lead business change, managing with other key stakeholders the implementation of new systems & new software. Present business strategies, MI & KPI reports, sharing results with all Manage & review employees pay & benefits packages per annum. Attributes:

ACS Gas certified & Gas Safe registered. Experienced in leading small but complex MEP building services businesses with a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislative requirements. Previous experience of working at a Managing Director, Operations Director or General Manager level, or working within another relevant Senior Management role with comparable responsibilities Possessing strong customer service skills & the ability to collaboratively work with a variety of business functions & key stakeholders. Able to manage, lead & direct short–term through to long–term tasks & strategies. Excellent professional communication & interpersonal skills. Experienced in managing & leading operational teams through change. Strong financial & commercial acumen (budgets, forecasts, profit margins, operating costs etc ). Up to date knowledge of plumbing, gas & electrical regulations & legislation. Managed businesses or divisions with over 50 employees Employee benefits include a company car or 8K car allowance, 36 days holiday, BUPA, income protection, life assurance, discretionary bonus, pension to 15%, further education / role or industry specific training costs support & more.

This role is commutable from all areas within the East Midlands to include Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Corby, Kettering, Melton Mowbray, Rutland, Stamford, Newark, Grantham & other areas nearby these.

The interview process is 2 stages in total & the interviews are due to take place this month, with an ASAP start date (depending on individuals notice periods).

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