Parkinson | Lee Executive Search
Divisional Managing Director
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Divisional Managing Director – Water & Industrial
Competitive Executive Package + Bonus + Executive Benefits
UK | Multi-site Operations
Parkinson Lee Executive Search has been retained to appoint a Divisional Managing Director on behalf of a well-established engineering group with a strong heritage of delivering specialist solutions across the UK industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Following strategic investment and acquisitions, the Group has created a new Water & Industrial Division, bringing together three successful businesses with combined revenues of c.£21m and ambitious growth plans to more than double turnover over the next 5 years, via a mixture of organic growth, bolt-on of additional group services, strong intercompany trade and acquisitions post year 3.
Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, this is a high-profile appointment with full strategic and commercial responsibility for the Division.
The role will cover multiple sites in and around the Yorkshire and East Midlands.
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The Opportunity
This role is focused on creating one clear strategic vision across three operating companies, driving commercial growth, strengthening collaboration and building a scalable platform for future expansion.
- Leading an experienced divisional leadership team, including the three Managing Directors of the existing operating businesses
- Developing the divisional strategy
- Enhancing commercial performance
- Increasing aftermarket revenues
- Identifying opportunities to grow through both organic initiatives and acquisition
This is a leadership role centred on influence, alignment, and growth rather than day-to-day operational management, empowering each Managing Director while creating a unified direction across the Division.
About You
We're looking for a commercially driven executive with:
- Senior leadership experience within the UK water sector
- A track record of leading multi-site engineering, manufacturing, or industrial service businesses
- Experience leading and developing Managing Directors, General Managers, or autonomous business leaders across multiple operating companies or divisions
- Full P&L ownership and experience delivering profitable growth
- Success developing commercial strategy and leading organizational change
- Strong customer relationships across the UK water or Industrial markets
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to unite teams and develop high-performing businesses
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Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to shape a newly formed division at a pivotal stage in its evolution. You'll play a key role in defining its strategy, building a unified leadership culture, and delivering sustainable long-term growth within a highly respected engineering group.
For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact Parkinson Lee Executive Search.
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