49 Managing Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Managing Director

Surfacing & Infrastructure

100K - 150K + Bonus

Manchester

Your new company
Our client is a long-established, family-run business with over 30 years of proven success, specialising in high-quality surfacing and infrastructure solutions across Greater Manchester and the North West. With a turnover of approximately 7 million, they are a trusted partner to both public and private sector clients, delivering a wide range of tarmac, asphalt, and bespoke surfacing projects. Known for their reliability, safety-first approach and exceptional service standards, they are well-positioned for future growth and strategic expansion.

Your new role
Our client is seeking a commercially focused and operationally strong Managing Director to lead the business through its next phase of development. This is a pivotal opportunity to join an ambitious, growth-oriented company where you can make a real impact. It may particularly appeal to a Commercial Director seeking their first MD role , bringing strategic vision and leadership to a business with strong foundations and a solid reputation in its field.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the strategic direction and growth of the business, aligning with commercial objectives
• Managing and mentoring senior operational teams to deliver consistent performance
• Full P&L responsibility and oversight of financial performance across the business
• Driving new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with key clients and local authorities
• Ensuring delivery of surfacing projects to high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency
• Championing continuous improvement across operations, compliance, and service delivery
• Representing the company in key stakeholder discussions, contract negotiations, and industry events
• Reporting directly to the board, contributing to overall corporate strategy and investment planning

What you will need to succeed:

• Senior leadership experience in construction, civil engineering, highways, or surfacing
• Strong track record of delivering business growth and operational excellence
• Experience managing business units or companies with 5M+ turnover
• Financial acumen and ability to manage budgets, cashflow, and commercial performance
• Skilled at building and leading high-performing teams
• A collaborative leadership style and a hands-on approach when needed
• Excellent understanding of HSE, compliance, and contract delivery
• Strategic mindset with the credibility to lead client-facing engagements
• Degree-qualified or relevant professional background preferred

What you get in return:

• Competitive salary of 100,000 - 150,000
• Performance-related bonus structure
• Executive-level autonomy to shape and grow a thriving 7m business
• Clear pathway for progression and personal development
• Positive, collaborative company culture with long-standing staff and client relationships
• The opportunity to lead a respected name in regional infrastructure and surfacing

• Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

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Managing Director

Surfacing & Infrastructure

100K - 150K + Bonus

Manchester

Your new company
Our client is a long-established, family-run business with over 30 years of proven success, specialising in high-quality surfacing and infrastructure solutions across Greater Manchester and the North West. With a turnover of approximately 7 million, they are a trusted partner to both public and private sector clients, delivering a wide range of tarmac, asphalt, and bespoke surfacing projects. Known for their reliability, safety-first approach and exceptional service standards, they are well-positioned for future growth and strategic expansion.

Your new role
Our client is seeking a commercially focused and operationally strong Managing Director to lead the business through its next phase of development. This is a pivotal opportunity to join an ambitious, growth-oriented company where you can make a real impact. It may particularly appeal to a Commercial Director seeking their first MD role , bringing strategic vision and leadership to a business with strong foundations and a solid reputation in its field.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the strategic direction and growth of the business, aligning with commercial objectives
• Managing and mentoring senior operational teams to deliver consistent performance
• Full P&L responsibility and oversight of financial performance across the business
• Driving new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with key clients and local authorities
• Ensuring delivery of surfacing projects to high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency
• Championing continuous improvement across operations, compliance, and service delivery
• Representing the company in key stakeholder discussions, contract negotiations, and industry events
• Reporting directly to the board, contributing to overall corporate strategy and investment planning

What you will need to succeed:

• Senior leadership experience in construction, civil engineering, highways, or surfacing
• Strong track record of delivering business growth and operational excellence
• Experience managing business units or companies with 5M+ turnover
• Financial acumen and ability to manage budgets, cashflow, and commercial performance
• Skilled at building and leading high-performing teams
• A collaborative leadership style and a hands-on approach when needed
• Excellent understanding of HSE, compliance, and contract delivery
• Strategic mindset with the credibility to lead client-facing engagements
• Degree-qualified or relevant professional background preferred

What you get in return:

• Competitive salary of 100,000 - 150,000
• Performance-related bonus structure
• Executive-level autonomy to shape and grow a thriving 7m business
• Clear pathway for progression and personal development
• Positive, collaborative company culture with long-standing staff and client relationships
• The opportunity to lead a respected name in regional infrastructure and surfacing

• Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

INDCOM

BACKGROUND 

EvolveYou was co-founded in 2019 by personal trainer Krissy Cela and fitness entrepreneur Jack Bullimore, with a dream of creating a global fitness community that would help women build strength and confidence from the inside out.

Learning from her own experiences, Krissy realised that both the gym, and fitness generally, can be intimidating for women who are starting out. She made it her goal to change that for the better. By fusing fitness and technology to create a platform that would expertly guide its users on their fitness journey, EvolveYou was born!

The EvolveYou community grew quickly and has become central to everything we do. It’s fuelled by women supporting each other to feel fitter and more confident, because how you feel matters.

ABOUT EVOLVEYOU

We are on a mission: to educate all women about how simple fitness can be, make them believe fitness is not about quick fixes but about longevity and well-being. Our goal is to become the biggest and best female strength & conditioning app in the world, helping women build strength, confidence and to evolve their mental and physical wellbeing through movement, resilience and consistency. 

We believe fitness should be accessible to anyone, at any time and from anywhere. We strive to build the most affordable, innovative and easy-to-use fitness app, while acknowledging everyone's abilities, goals and preference. 

Want to be part of it? 

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and operationally strong Managing Director to join our team. Leading the day to day business operations in helping us grow our global fitness brand, this role is based in our London office and will be the most senior hire into the business to date, reporting directly into the board.

The Managing Director will take the operational lead of EvolveYou, overseeing the day-to-day activities and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Reporting directly to the board, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in executing the business strategy, maintaining operational efficiency, and cultivating a positive and innovative company culture.

This new role will also take responsibility for bringing a new subsidiary business to market, creating and owning the critical path to launch. This is a rare opportunity to be part of an exciting new business launch from the get go.

If you’re passionate about fitness, motivated by agile growth environments and love developing young brands, then this could be your perfect role.

ABOUT YOU

You’re highly organised and a proven leader, with a problem solving mindset. You have deep experience in building and leading teams that deliver cross functional excellence. You are operationally strong and strategically minded, allowing you to structure for productivity and lead for growth. You are a highly skilled people manager and adept at driving a positive and inclusive company culture. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Operational Leadership:

• Assume operational leadership of EvolveYou, ensuring all aspects of the business are aligned with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with the board to set business strategy, goals, and launch roadmap.
• Report core business growth metrics and company KPIs to the board (CEO, CBO & CMO)
• Oversee the company’s financial performance, managing the company P&L and annual budgets
• Manage our small but growing merchandise business, looking for ways to increase growth

Operational Efficiency:

• Drive operational efficiency across the business, identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise performance.
• Identifying and proactively improve operational friction points - strategically collaborating with teams by taking a deep dive approach into department level operations and increasing internal efficiencies
• Develop and implement OKR frameworks and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance operational effectiveness.

Team Management:

• Directly manage the Customer Experience, Finance and HR functions, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive a diverse and high-performing culture, through personal demonstration of company values and ensuring business direction enables the achievement of EY’s  mission and strategic goals

Leadership and Industry Expertise:

• Serve as an inspirational leader within the organisation, motivating teams to achieve excellence.
• Act as an expert industry figure, staying abreast of industry trends and leveraging knowledge to drive innovation.

Subsidiary Business Launch:

• Bring a new subsidiary business to market within 12 months, taking ownership of the critical path to launch.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive critical pathway to launch, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.

Stakeholder Management:

• Manage stakeholders effectively, both internal and external, to ensure successful execution of the business plan.
• Allocate and optimise internal resources to deliver against strategic goals.

Requirements

• You have 6+ years of leadership experience
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a tech-focused scale-up or similar high-growth environment.
• Strong strategic mindset with a track record of successfully executing business plans.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency and implement process improvements.
• Experience in directly managing Finance and HR functions.
• Inspirational leadership style with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and passion for the fitness and wellness industry.
• Experience working in a SaaS business structure
• Effective people manager with excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop the staff.
• Compelling communicator, able to drive our mission through your actions and continuous messaging to the team, aligning the teams’ goals around achieving excellence and executing on our core purpose
• Strong strategic, entrepreneurial and commercial thinking skills
• Excellent leadership, enablement and change management skills
• Comprehensive risk management skills, including knowledge of related legislation and regulatory compliance requirements
• Bonus : Are not allergic to dogs (we have two office golden retrievers!)

If you are a dynamic and results-oriented leader with a passion for technology and fitness, we invite you to join EvolveYou on this exciting journey. Apply now to be a key driver of innovation in the health and wellness space.

Benefits

Job Title: Deputy Managing Director

Location: Northampton, NN4

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Deputy Managing Director and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an EA to Managing Director for a corporate energy company. This role involves providing high-level executive support to ensure the efficient functioning of the Managing Director's office.

Client Details

This position is for an energy company. The company is known for its global presence and commitment to excellence in its industry. The role is working within one of their smaller parts of the business so there is a small family feel in which you can really broaden your role, but with a very well known and respected name on your CV.

Description

• Manage the Managing Director's calendar, ensuring seamless scheduling of meetings and appointments.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations as required.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist in organising and coordinating high-level meetings and events.
• Maintain and update filing systems, both electronic and paper-based.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

Profile

A successful EA to Managing Director should have:

• Proven experience in a similar executive support role in a corporate environment. This could also suit someone wanting to step up and learn as long as you have the right attitude.
• Educated to degree level
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Job Offer

• 45,000 - 55,000 (depending on the candidate)
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading organisation
• Permanent position offering job security and stability.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as an EA to Managing Director, apply now to join a thriving team in this rewarding role

Personal Assistant to Managing Director, IELTS

• Salary: £25,200 - £31,800 per annum
li>Location: Cambridge, Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office < i>Contract: Permanent, full time – 35 hours per week

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director of IELTS (International English Language Testing System), where you will provide critical executive support, ensuring that the MD's time and priorities are managed with precision, confidentiality and efficiency.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the PA role  

Are you a master of organisation with a sharp eye for detail and a calm approach under pressure?

We're looking for a highly capable Personal Assistant to support our Managing Director in a fast-paced environment. This pivotal role requires exceptional judgment, absolute discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive communications with professionalism and tact.

You will take charge of complex scheduling, coordinate high-level meetings, and ensure seamless operations during peak business periods. Your proactive mindset and problem-solving skills will be key to anticipating needs and removing obstacles—allowing the MD to focus on strategic leadership and decision-making.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain insight into high-level business operations.

About you

• Yo will have proven experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment, with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• You will be confident in handling complex schedules and high-level communications, whilst always maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a proactive, solution-focused mindset. 
li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools is expected, and prior experience in a similar role—particularly within a high-growth organisation—will be highly desired.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 8 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. 

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 29th July 2025  although we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 11th August 2025 .

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. 

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. 

PA To Managing Director

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) to Managing Director
Location: Adlington
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are a well-established construction company with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality projects across (region/sector, e.g., residential and commercial developments in the UK). Known for our reliability and attention to detail, we are seeking a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant to support our Managing Director in a fast-paced environment.

As the Personal Assistant to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the MD’s daily schedule and administrative needs. This is a varied role that will require excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Managing the MD’s diary, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements

• Organising and preparing for internal and external meetings

• Printing and organising technical drawings and documents for site and office use

• Handling email correspondence and responding on behalf of the MD where appropriate

• Taking meeting minutes and following up on action items

• Providing general administrative support including filing, data entry, and document management

• Acting as a key point of contact between the MD and staff, clients, and suppliers

• Supporting the MD with ad hoc tasks and personal errands as required

• Previous experience in a PA, EA, or administrative role (construction or technical environment is an advantage)

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Confident handling and printing technical documents and drawings (e.g., PDF plans, large-format printing)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Competitive salary within the advertised range

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Opportunities for development and involvement in broader aspects of the business

• Modern office facilities

Managing Director (Engineering / Manufacturing)

60,000 - 100,000 + Fantastic profit related bonus + Career Progression + Technical Development + 33 Days Holiday + Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits

Office based role, commutable from Peterborough, Yaxley, Stamford, Huntingdon, Corby, and the surrounding areas.

Are you an Engineering leader with a strong background in pipework, fabrication, and installation, ready to take the helm of a thriving business where you'll have full operational oversight, the opportunity to shape its future, and the opportunity to drive ambitious growth while enjoying exceptional benefits and a generous profit-related bonus?

This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career within a small close-knit team reporting directly to the owner, where you'll lead the management and continuous improvement of all internal processes, becoming the go-to expert recognised for driving operational excellence and propelling the company to new heights.

The company delivers comprehensive mechanical engineering services, specialising in the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of pipework, process systems, structural steelwork, and bespoke metalwork for a variety of industries within the UK.

The role involves leading day-to-day operations, driving growth into exciting new markets, shaping high-standard nuclear ISO systems, building out the fabrication division, and playing a key part in attracting top-tier talent.

The role would suit a dynamic candidate from a Mechanical Engineering background great leadership experience, working in pipework, fabrication, and installations looking to manage all operations drive the growth of an expanding business.

The Role:
*Oversee and streamline all daily business operations to keep things running smoothly.
*Drive strategic growth by exploring new markets and business opportunities.
*Support ISO accreditation for nuclear standards and help shape the future of the fabrication department.
*Attract and recruit top industry talent to build a high-performing team.

The Candidate:
*Proven Leadership / Management experience
*Mechanical Engineering experience (Pipework, Fabrication, Installations)
*Looking to head up all operations and drive growth of the business
*Full UK Drivers Licence

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eli Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Managing Director (Engineering / Manufacturing)

60,000 - 100,000 + Fantastic profit related bonus + Career Progression + Technical Development + 33 Days Holiday + Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits

Office based role, commutable from Peterborough, Yaxley, Stamford, Huntingdon, Corby, and the surrounding areas.

Are you an Engineering leader with a strong background in pipework, fabrication, and installation, ready to take the helm of a thriving business where you'll have full operational oversight, the opportunity to shape its future, and the opportunity to drive ambitious growth while enjoying exceptional benefits and a generous profit-related bonus?

This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career within a small close-knit team reporting directly to the owner, where you'll lead the management and continuous improvement of all internal processes, becoming the go-to expert recognised for driving operational excellence and propelling the company to new heights.

The company delivers comprehensive mechanical engineering services, specialising in the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of pipework, process systems, structural steelwork, and bespoke metalwork for a variety of industries within the UK.

The role involves leading day-to-day operations, driving growth into exciting new markets, shaping high-standard nuclear ISO systems, building out the fabrication division, and playing a key part in attracting top-tier talent.

The role would suit a dynamic candidate from a Mechanical Engineering background great leadership experience, working in pipework, fabrication, and installations looking to manage all operations drive the growth of an expanding business.

The Role:
*Oversee and streamline all daily business operations to keep things running smoothly.
*Drive strategic growth by exploring new markets and business opportunities.
*Support ISO accreditation for nuclear standards and help shape the future of the fabrication department.
*Attract and recruit top industry talent to build a high-performing team.

The Candidate:
*Proven Leadership / Management experience
*Mechanical Engineering experience (Pipework, Fabrication, Installations)
*Looking to head up all operations and drive growth of the business
*Full UK Drivers Licence

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eli Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.