Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. 

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again. 

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection. 

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential. 

Scope 

As digital infrastructure continues to evolve at pace, driven by AI, cloud computing, and increasing connectivity demands, Mercury's Comms Division is positioned for significant growth. We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive our next phase of expansion while maintaining our commitment to operational excellence, safety, innovation, and client satisfaction. 

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Group Head of Operations, the Managing Director will lead Mercury's Comms Business Unit and be responsible for delivering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and exceptional client outcomes. 

This is a highly strategic and visible leadership role with accountability for business performance, client relationships, project delivery, commercial success, people leadership, and long-term market growth. 

The successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership to a high-performing team while ensuring alignment with Mercury's overall business strategy and corporate objectives. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership 

• Develop and execute the Business Unit's strategic growth plan in alignment with Mercury's corporate strategy. 

• Define and communicate a compelling vision that inspires engagement and drives performance across the organisation. 

• Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and emerging technologies to strengthen Mercury's competitive position. 

• Drive innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. 

• Lead strategic planning processes and present business performance and future plans to executive leadership and the Board. 

Business Growth & Client Development 

• Develop strong relationships with existing strategic clients while identifying opportunities with new customers and markets. 

• Serve as the senior ambassador for the Comms Business Unit across clients, partners, industry bodies, and key stakeholders. 

• Leverage industry networks to identify and secure new business opportunities. 

• Lead complex commercial negotiations and support major bid and tender activities. 

Financial & Commercial Leadership 

• Take full ownership of Business Unit P&L performance. 

• Deliver agreed revenue, margin, profitability, and cash flow targets. 

• Ensure robust commercial governance and effective contract management. 

• Partner closely with Commercial and Finance teams to optimise business performance and minimise risk. 

• Drive strong working capital management and cash collection processes. 

Operational Excellence 

• Maintain overall accountability for project delivery performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 

• Oversee project selection and portfolio management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and resource capability. 

• Ensure effective business risk management across operational, financial, commercial, contractual, and strategic areas. 

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, predictability, and delivery outcomes. 

Leadership & Talent Development 

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing leadership team. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, development, and engagement. 

• Drive succession planning and leadership development across the Business Unit. 

• Ensure the organisation is appropriately structured and resourced to support future growth. 

• Lead by example and uphold Mercury's values and standards at all times. 

Health, Safety & Quality 

• Champion Mercury's Zero Incident and Zero Injury culture. 

• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality performance. 

• Promote a proactive safety culture across employees, supply chain partners, and client stakeholders. 

Essential Experience & Qualifications 

• Significant senior leadership experience within Data Centres, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, Engineering, Construction, or Mission Critical environments. 

• Proven track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary operational and commercial teams. 

• Demonstrated experience with full P&L responsibility. 

• Proven ability to develop and implement growth strategies that deliver measurable business results. 

• Strong commercial acumen with extensive contract negotiation and risk management experience. 

• Experience building and maintaining executive-level client relationships. 

• Experience working within fast-paced, complex project environments. 

• Strong knowledge of health, safety, quality, and governance standards. 

• Full eligibility to travel throughout Europe without restriction. 

Key Competencies 

Leadership & Influence 

• Inspirational leader with the ability to create followership and alignment. 

• Strong communicator who can engage effectively at all levels. 

• Builds trust, credibility, and high-performing teams. 

Strategic Thinking 

• Commercially astute with a long-term growth mindset. 

• Able to identify opportunities and translate strategy into action. 

• Strong business judgement and decision-making capability. 

Delivery & Performance Focus 

• Results-oriented with a strong focus on execution. 

• Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. 

• Demonstrates resilience and composure in challenging environments. 

Relationship Management 

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills. 

• Skilled at influencing both internally and externally. 

• Collaborative approach with the ability to manage upwards, across functions, and through teams. 

Why Join Mercury? 

This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing business within one of Europe's most respected engineering and construction companies. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Mercury's Comms Business Unit, delivering industry-leading projects for some of the world's most innovative organisations while building high-performing teams and driving sustainable growth. 

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer