Managing Director

Job Description

Job details
Posted24 July 2026
Salary£180,000
LocationWaterloo
Job typePermanent
DisciplineDevelopment, Land and New Homes
Reference93935
Job description
Wanted! Managing Director!

An opportunity for an experienced business leader ready to step into a Managing Director position with an established, entrepreneurial property, construction, and public sector partnerships business in London / South East: helping to drive sustainable growth while shaping the future of a highly ambitious organisation.

Job Title: Managing Director Sector: Living Markets Location: Waterloo, SE1 Salary: Circa £180,000 per annum Position: Permanent, Full-Time Reference: WR93935

This role offers the opportunity to take full executive responsibility for the leadership, performance, and strategic development of an ambitious property and construction business. Working closely with the Executive Chairman and Board, you will enjoy complete autonomy to build upon strong foundations, lead an experienced senior team, and execute long-term growth plans while benefiting from direct board investment and support.

What’s in it for you (Benefits):

Competitive executive salary with an attractive performance-based incentive structure
Full executive autonomy backed by an engaged Executive Chairman and experienced Board
High-impact leadership role with the platform to shape a growing, purpose-led organisation
High-level strategic exposure across complex public sector partnerships and commercial projects
Professional, collaborative, and supportive executive working environment
The Company:

Entrepreneurial property, construction, and public sector partnerships business with an ambitious vision for the future
Built a stellar 10-year reputation solving complex challenges through commercial thinking and operational excellence
Work spans construction, planned maintenance, property acquisition, investment, and strategic advisory
Deeply committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes and maintaining the highest ethical standards

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Managing Director:

Leading the overall performance of the company, taking full accountability for operational delivery and financial P&L
Delivering sustainable revenue and profit growth through disciplined commercial leadership
Developing and executing the multi-year business plan agreed with the Board
Building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing senior executive leadership team
Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Strengthening operational systems, governance, and reporting to support scalable growth
Identifying new commercial opportunities across public and private sectors
Building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients, local authorities, partners, and key stakeholders

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent executive qualification
Proven experience leading a business or major division with annual revenues between £10m and £20m
Full Profit and Loss (P&L) accountability with a track record of expanding margins and scaling operations
Strong track record building, structuring, and empowering senior management teams
Excellent commercial, financial, and strategic decision-making abilities
Experience within property, construction, facilities management, housing, infrastructure, or regeneration
Authentic, visible, and emotionally intelligent leadership style that combines accountability with coaching
Commercially driven approach balanced with high integrity and strong values

Is this the role for you?

Job Reference: WR93935 – Managing Director – Property, Construction & Public Sector Partnerships