Commercial Operations Director

​The Opportunity We are exclusively partnered with a growing, private equity-backed engineering services business to appoint a Commercial Operations Director for their Northern region. This is a pivotal hire at an exciting stage of the company’s journey — moving from a successful, organically grown business into a more structured, performance-driven organisation with ambitious growth plans. If you’re someone who thrives on building, improving and scaling operations, this is a role where you can genuinely make your mark. ​ The Business (Confidential) Our client is a well-established UK engineering services provider with a strong reputation in the delivery of specialist industrial access solutions and associated maintenance services. Operating nationally, the business supports a diverse customer base across logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure and the public sector, delivering a mix of installation, planned maintenance and reactive services, alongside complementary fabrication capabilities. Following recent private equity investment, the business is now entering a new phase of growth, focused on improving regional performance, driving consistency and scaling the operation over the next 3–5 years. ​ The Role You will take full responsibility for the Northern region, overseeing two key branches (Manchester and Newcastle), with a combined turnover of c.£6–7m. This role goes beyond day-to-day operations — it’s about driving performance, embedding structure and delivering growth. Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of regional P&L performance Driving revenue growth and margin improvement Improving accountability, KPIs and operational consistency Leading and developing branch managers and regional teams Enhancing health & safety, compliance and service delivery standards Identifying and securing new business opportunities Building stronger local customer relationships alongside national contracts Supporting the wider business growth strategy Newcastle is a strong, well-performing branch, while Manchester offers a clear opportunity for improvement and growth — making this a high-impact role from day one. ​ What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a regional or multi-site leadership role Strong commercial and operational background Experience with full P&L ownership Background in engineering services, FM or a closely aligned sector Ability to operate at all levels — from senior leadership to engineers on-site Track record of driving change, improving performance and delivering growth A hands-on, pragmatic leadership style Experience within industrial access solutions, doors, fabrication or similar sectors would be highly advantageous. ​ Why Apply? Join a business at the start of a major growth journey Backed by private equity investment Opportunity to shape a region and build something High-visibility role with real influence Strong long-term career potential as the business scales