Managing Director

Reference: JN -062026-86959_1781260586

Our client is a globally recognised engineering and industrial solutions provider, operating across energy, infrastructure, and heavy industry sectors. With a strong international footprint, the organisation delivers advanced technologies and aftermarket services that support operational efficiency, reliability, and the transition toward lower-emission and more sustainable energy systems.

The company partners with major players across shipping, energy, and industrial markets, offering a combination of technical expertise, service excellence, and long-term asset optimisation solutions. It has a well-established presence in both developed and emerging markets, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and strong client relationships.

The business is currently focused on expanding its regional leadership capabilities to drive growth, strengthen market position, and enhance service delivery at a country level.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Execution & Market Leadership

  • Implement global and regional strategy through a country-level business plan
  • Drive sustainable growth and strengthen competitive positioning

Full P&L Ownership

  • Own full country P&L performance
  • Deliver revenue growth, profitability, and margin improvement
  • Ensure strong financial discipline, pricing strategy, and cost control

Operational Excellence

  • Lead efficient and high-quality operations
  • Optimise processes, systems, and internal controls
  • Ensure service delivery meets global standards

Regulatory, Legal & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure compliance with all local laws, regulations, and governance requirements
  • Manage operational and business risk effectively

Leadership & Culture

  • Build and lead a high-performing management team
  • Drive performance, accountability, and employee engagement
  • Align local culture with global organisational values

Client & Customer Leadership

  • Act as the senior interface for key clients and partners
  • Strengthen relationships to enhance commercial outcomes and service delivery

Stakeholder & Government Engagement

  • Represent the organisation with regulators, government, and industry stakeholders
  • Build and maintain strong external relationships

Growth & Business Development

  • Identify and develop new market opportunities
  • Drive sales strategy, partnerships, and market expansion

Reporting & Regional Alignment

  • Provide transparent reporting to regional leadership
  • Ensure alignment with global and regional strategies

Crisis Management & Business Continuity

  • Lead crisis response and business continuity planning
  • Protect operations, personnel, and brand reputation

Core Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required (technical field preferred); advanced degree advantageous
  • Minimum of 10 year's experience in industrial, engineering, energy, or related sectors
  • Proven general management and leadership experience
  • Strong track record in P&L ownership and financial management
  • Solid understanding of technical and commercial operations
  • Demonstrated success in sales, business development, and customer management

Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership and people management capability
  • Commercial acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence and communicate at executive level
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and legal frameworks
  • High resilience, adaptability, and decision-making capability
  • Results-driven with strong execution focus

Additional Attributes

  • Established professional network within the local market
  • Ability to operate independently and lead through change
  • Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  • High integrity and alignment with corporate governance standards

Compliance & Conduct

  • Adherence to company policies, procedures, and code of conduct
  • Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Responsibility for maintaining and enhancing the organisation's reputation and commercial interests

Up to £3,000,000.00
Per annum
Up to GBP3000000.00 per annum
Added 12/06/2026
Reference: JN -062026-86959_1781260586

Managing Director

Senegal Full Time Energy Resources

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