Mechanical Operations Director

SJC Partners
Manchester
4 days ago
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My client is a highly acquisitive, fast-growing business delivering mechanical projects across a national retail portfolio. With an expanding footprint driven by both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Operations Director to lead and scale their mechanical division during an exciting phase of expansion. This is a pivotal senior leadership role for a commercially astute and operationally strong individual who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments. The successful candidate will have extensive experience delivering projects ranging from £10k reactive and fast-track works through to multi-million-pound capital programmes, often within live retail trading environments. As Mechanical Operations Director, you will hold full responsibility for the operational performance, technical compliance, and profitability of mechanical projects delivered nationwide. You will lead regional operational teams, ensure consistency of delivery standards across the business, and play a key role in integrating newly acquired companies into a unified and high-performing structure. A strong understanding of retail project delivery is essential, particularly the ability to operate at pace while maintaining safety, quality, and minimal disruption to trading stores. The role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. You will provide technical authority across the business, including mechanical design rev...

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