Business Manager – Borehole Engineering

Wallingford, Oxfordshire
IWS M&E
Job Title: Business Manager – Borehole EngineeringLocation: Wallingford, Oxfordshire & Hybrid.Salary:To £70k depending on experience and BenefitsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Manager to join us and lead the business in the delivery and growth of our services. You won’t just be joining one business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you variety and development, making this a real career opportunity.G Stow PLC, a division of South Staffordshire Plc, has over a century of experience. Our team at G Stow has accumulated a vast knowledge of specialist design, drilling, inspection services, and maintenance projects. Right first-time techniques and complex solutions are our expertise. We are among the pioneers of such techniques as aquifer storage and recovery, are experts in Adit driving and repair and our expertise in water supply borehole construction is second to none. With the increase in Geothermal energy systems, our experience in drilling geothermal boreholes puts us at the forefront of the industry and you couldn’t be in safer hands.What’s the Role:

• Reporting to an Operations Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the business unit, with tasks including tendering, compliance, and delivery of secured works plus growth of our Capital Delivery within the Water Industry.
• Work with the Project, Commercial, Design, Engineering, & Operations teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Become the established first point of contact for our clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients’ Senior Managers.
• Deliver a first-class service to clients and implement actions through the team to excel in KPI’s, client metrics, and Group objectives.
• Ensure that we deliver a quality product that meets our clients’ expectations.
• Understand client’s businesses and seek opportunities for growth.
• Promote the company values and behaviours to influence best performance & delivery compliance.
• Ensure internal governance and processes are followed.
• Responsible for proactive management of health & safety.
• Responsible for P&L, forecast, resourcing, KPI reporting and programme management.
• Collate management reports and lead client framework / contract meetings.

What You’ll Need:

• Previous relevant experience in Borehole Engineering Discipline.
• Hold appropriate qualifications in Project / Business Management and be able to display a sound understanding of relevant Legislation, CDM Regulations & duties, Programme, and NEC Contracts.
• Strong people management experience.
• Well organised, with excellent customer skills and IT literate in MS Office packages including MS Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ideally, but not mandatory, a technical understanding of the Water Industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a strong leader
• Requires a full driving license, there will be an element of working away with the role as and when required.

What you’ll get in return:

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile team, delivering rewarding projects.
• Matched 6% pension contribution.
• 6 x Salary life Assurance.
• Salary £70k+
• Car or Cash Back Allowance.
• Private Health Cover
• Health Shield Cash Plan
• Private Virtual GP Service
• Access to Retail Benefits Platform, including discounted gym memberships

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