Business Unit Lead

Permanent, Full-Time | London | International Travel

Lead major projects. Drive business growth. Inspire high-performing teams.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Unit Lead to join a leading international engineering and construction organisation, overseeing major projects across multiple European countries.

Working across sectors including hyperscale data centres, advanced technology, life sciences and engineering construction, you will take responsibility for operational delivery, commercial performance, client relationships and strategic business growth.

This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to influence business strategy, lead talented teams and play a key role in delivering complex, high-value international projects.

The Role

You will lead the operational and commercial performance of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple projects across different European jurisdictions.

• Leading and developing project teams, identifying recruitment and training needs.

• Managing budgets, costs, contracts, tendering and commercial performance.

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Driving operational efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement.

• Monitoring project progress, KPIs, quality, health and safety standards.

• Managing subcontractor relationships, contractual matters and change control.

• Reporting project performance and strategic developments to senior management.

About You

You will be an established engineering or construction professional with significant experience managing multiple large-scale projects and leading operational teams.

Ideally, you will have:

• 5–10 years' experience in a senior operational or business unit leadership role.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction or Commercial Management.

• Experience managing projects across multiple regions or international markets.

• Strong commercial, financial and contract management experience.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

• A strong understanding of construction regulations, project controls and compliance.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and drive operational improvements.

German language skills and experience managing large-scale construction contracts would be advantageous.

Please note: Regular travel across multiple European countries is required.

Interested?

If you're an ambitious engineering or construction leader ready to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of major international projects, influence business performance and lead from the front.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.