Managing Director
Location: Kilkenny (HQ) | Site-Based with Regional Travel
Our client is a well-established, growing organisation employing over 100 people, with multiple locations throughout Ireland and a strong headquarters presence in Kilkenny. The business benefits from an experienced leadership team, a people-first culture, and an excellent reputation for quality, safety, and delivery.
As part of a planned succession process, our client is now seeking an experienced
Managing Director
to lead the business into its next phase of growth.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position suited to someone who can operate at a
strategic level
while remaining
hands-on and close to the detail
of the business. The Managing Director will work closely with the current Director during a structured
handover
, ensuring continuity, knowledge transfer, and long-term success.
The role is site-based in Kilkenny and will involve regular visits to project locations across Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide overall
strategic and operational leadership
across the organisation
* Lead and support senior teams including Contracts, Estimating, Accounts, Purchasing, Maintenance, IT & Administration, and Testing
* Drive strong
commercial performance
and profitable project delivery
* Implement scalable processes, systems, and governance to support continued growth
* Foster a culture of
accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
* Act as a senior representative of the business with clients, partners, and stakeholders
* Balance long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational oversight
The Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience at
Managing Director, Operations Director, or General Manager
level
* Background in
electrical contracting, M&E, construction, or a related project-based environment
* Strong commercial and financial acumen
* A visible, approachable leader with a
people-first mindset
* Comfortable getting to know all aspects of the business, from strategy to site activity
* Based in, or willing to relocate to,
Kilkenny
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a
well-run, financially stable business
with strong foundations, an established leadership team, and significant scope to shape its future direction.
Interested?
Please click in apply TODAY or DM Stephen Harrington to find out more.