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 OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Group Head of Operations, this Managing Director job will be based in various locations in Europe. Working with the Group Head of Operations to develop and lead a strategy of growth in Mercury and driving the business to achieve the goals agreed. Managing the performance of one of our Data Centre Business Units, as dictated by the overall strategy agreed by the CEO and Board.
Maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the Group Head of Operations and Executive Management Team to ensure continued development of the Group and Business Unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Responsible for developing a client focused strategy encompassing existing clients of Mercury while being responsible for the development of future clients for the business.
• Responsible for developing and running a strategic plan for the Mercury Businesses which will clearly show the future strategy for the Company. This plan will encompass innovation, new markets, sales planning and target setting, and will be reviewed by the board
• Lead and manage Business Unit team
• Setting strategy throughout the Business Unit
• Corporate Development throughout the Business Unit
• Involvement in Project selection
• Deciding an organisational structure to adhere corporate goals and strategy
• Compliance with Mercury’s Code of Conduct
• Interaction with shareholders
• Take responsibility for ensuring the business risk is adequate to performance of the business. This will include overall succession planning and financial risk as well as good governance.
• Responsible for developing a high performing management team. Actively engaging in the development of a robust succession plan for the Group management levels.
• Ensure there is a safe working environment for all Employees
• Has ownership on the development of the Business Unit budget and overall responsibility to ensure delivery of the planned results
• Has overall responsibilities for Projects
• Participates as part of the EMS and support other team members in solving strategic problems to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business from long term customers
• Support the Group Head of Operations in implementing the Business Unit Strategy
• Source opportunities for business development through their network
• Exercise influence in a leadership capacity for reports, supply chain principals and clients in the relentless strive for Zero Incidents, Zero Injuries and high-quality standards
• Allocate adequate & appropriate resources to projects to set them up for the success from the outset
• Monitor industry changes and ensure Mercury at the forefront of innovation and best practice
• Provide feedback on the quality of sub-contract work to continuously improve the list of preferred suppliers
• Work with Commercial Director to ensure the timely payment of agreed revenues from clients
• Contributes to shaping, influencing and developing HSE, recruitment, design process and project risk management components to ensure best economic solutions are achieved for all stakeholders and clients

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE:

• Experience of successfully delivering Data Centre projects
• The ability to effectively communicate a compelling Vision for the future in a way that brings others on board.
• A seasoned decision maker with good judgement and the experience to understand the potential impact of decisions on the other areas of the business
• Has led negotiations with key clients on the most complex of projects
• The ability to effectively manage performance levels of individuals, teams, subcontractors and partners
• The ability to think strategically when assessing project plans
• Is experienced in actively promoting organisational learning and facilitates the transfer of knowledge
• Has the willingness to drive an agenda of continuous improvement and a determination to succeed
  You must have full eligibility to travel across Europe without restrictions for this Managing Director role.
  Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.