We’re seeking an accomplished and strategic Operations Director – UK & Ireland (UKI) to partner with the Managing Director UK & Ireland in driving profitable growth, operational excellence, organisational efficiency and transformational change across the sub-region. Based in Dublin, London, Bristol or Manchester, this senior leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership, ensuring Egis’ vision is delivered locally while responding to regional priorities.
You will lead transformation projects, optimise business processes, and oversee key areas including real estate, procurement, contract and commercial performance, ESG reporting, health & safety, innovation and potential M&A integration. You’ll build high-performing teams, strengthen client and stakeholder relationships, and champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
This is a high-impact role with influence across strategy, operations, people and financial performance throughout the UKI region. You will also play an influential role at the Europe & Africa level, working closely with the newly appointed EURA COO to support standardisation and share best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership & Delivery Excellence
- Drive the integrated management and operations of the UK and Ireland, supporting the newly appointed UK & Ireland Managing Director, and bring operations up to a consistent standard, and drive efficiencies
- Lead day‑to‑day operations across all engineering disciplines, ensuring consistent, high‑quality project delivery by supporting Business Unit Directors and their respective teams
- Oversee project governance, performance reviews, and delivery assurance processes, with particular attention to major projects
- Ensure operational alignment with strategic business objectives and client expectations.
- Drive a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across all project teams.
- Performance Management & Efficiency
- Monitor operational KPIs, including utilisation, productivity, project margins, and delivery performance and support management reporting, including to regional and group levels
- Implement operational improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise resource deployment.
- Lead capacity planning, workforce forecasting, and workload balancing across teams.
- Ensure robust project controls, reporting, and risk management processes are in place.
- People Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop operational managers, project directors, and delivery teams.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to build a high‑performing workforce.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑engagement culture across the organisation.
- Champion professional development, technical excellence, and succession planning
- Client & Innovation
- Work closely with key clients to ensure satisfaction, resolve delivery issues, and strengthen long‑term relationships.
- Collaborate with commercial, technical, and business development teams to support bids, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
- Represent the organisation in client meetings, industry forums, and partner engagements.
- Champion innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability.
- Process, Systems & Governance
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of operational processes, tools, and systems.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks and audits/controls including IMS, ISO certifications or ESG
- Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and data‑driven decision‑making.
- Oversee health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) performance across operations