Managing Director – Energy (Gas)
Salary: £220k
Package: Performance Bonus + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits
Location: United Kingdom (Flexible / Regional Hubs)
Sector: Utilities & Infrastructure Construction
The Opportunity
Our client is a leading UK infrastructure and utilities contractor. They are seeking a visionary Managing Director to spearhead its Energy (Gas) division. This is a pivotal executive appointment designed to drive the strategic growth, operational excellence, and safety leadership of a high-performing business unit.
As the energy landscape undergoes a significant transition, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing large-scale gas infrastructure projects, maintaining Tier 1 client relationships, and ensuring the division remains at the forefront of the UK’s evolving utility sector.
This organisation is renowned for its commitment to engineering excellence and its people-centric culture. The successful Managing Director will have the autonomy to shape the future of the Gas division, supported by the robust resources and reputation of a premier UK contractor.
Key Responsibilities
The Managing Director will hold full P&L accountability for the Gas division, focusing on the following core areas:
• Strategic Leadership: Defining and executing a multi-year growth strategy that aligns with the broader group objectives and the UK’s transition toward a decarbonised gas network.
• Operational Excellence: Overseeing the end-to-end delivery of gas distribution, transmission, and maintenance contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Championing a “Safety First” culture, ensuring rigorous adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards across all field and office operations.
• Commercial Management: Driving financial performance, identifying new revenue streams, and managing complex commercial negotiations with major utility providers and regulatory bodies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the primary ambassador for the division, nurturing long-term partnerships with clients, supply chain partners, and industry regulators (e.g., Ofgem).
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record within the UK utilities or civil engineering infrastructure sectors.
Experience & Qualifications:
• Extensive experience at a Director or Senior Management level within the gas industry or a closely related infrastructure discipline.
• Deep understanding of the UK regulatory environment and the specific challenges facing the gas networks.
• A demonstrable history of managing substantial P&L accounts and delivering sustainable margin growth.
• Strong leadership credentials, with the ability to inspire diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across various geographical sites.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Chartered status).
Core Competencies:
• Exceptional commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• A forward-thinking approach to innovation and the “Net Zero” agenda.
• Resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes contracting environment.
Unfortunately, due to our high number of applications we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Please email your CV to info@alfa-executive.com quoting ref PJ/ALFA/MDG