General Manager

Overview

Our client has been in the global industry for over forty years successfully delivering project solutions to the engineering and contracting industry. They specialize in the infrastructure & heavy industries; oil, gas & chemicals; Hi-Tech industries; Commercial Buildings & Services sectors providing program management; project management; engineering & management; procurement & material management; construction management & control.

They are looking for an experienced General Manager to join the company.

Key responsibilities:

• Executing short term and long term business plan according to the strategy agreed
• Full financial control and P&L responsibility; active management of the cash flows
• People management; developing organizational structure and leading by example
• Delivery of the projects to the highest possible standards and customer expectations
• Reporting to the board of directors
• Championing Health Safety and Environment in the country
• Strategic business management: understanding market needs and developing offerings matching those
• The commercial strategy towards the Customers, partners and supply chain

Experience required:

• 15+ years of experience with at least 5 years in the management role in Civil engineering, heavy industry; Oil & Gas, a Hi-Tech industry essential
• Educated to the degree level: engineering or management or both
• Proven track record of developing commercial proposals
• Ability to manage €100m business
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation, organizational and influential.

Important notes:

• International travel is a key part of the role
• The role is based in Co Tipperary