Posted 13 days ago
Description
Purpose of the role
To build and lead United Infrastructure’sSouth Eastregion from the ground up — establishing the company’s presence, client relationships, and delivery capability in a market where UI currently has no established foothold, without diverting resource or focus from the existing NGED-region team.
Key responsibilities
Develop and execute theSouth Eastregional strategy, targeting UKPN, SSEN South, and adjacent DNO/IDNO/ICP frameworks
Build and lead a right-sized regional team, starting with a lean permanent core and flexing variable capability around confirmed work
Own client relationships across the region, acting as the primary UI point of contact for existing and prospective clients
Lead business development and bid activity, including positioning for ED3 framework awards, IDNO/ICP contracts, and private network opportunities
Secure new confirmed contract value for the region in line with FY28 targets
Manage regional P&L, ensuring commercial discipline and margin control as the region scales
Ensure all work is delivered safely and in compliance with UI’s SHEQ standards and policies
Report regularly to the Operations Director on pipeline, delivery, and regional performance
Represent UI Group at industry events, client forums, and framework engagements relevant to theSouth Eastmarket
What success looks like
A functioning, self-sustainingSouth Eastregion with its own client base and deliverytrack record
Confirmed new business secured against FY28 targets
A regional team built without drawing on NGED-region headcount or management time
Strong client relationships that position UI competitively for ED3 and beyond
Person specification
Establishedtrack recordand relationships within theSouth Eastpower T&D market
Experience building or scaling a region, business unit, or client base from a standing start
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, comfortable owning bidstrategyand pricing
Credible with clients at senior level; able torepresentUI Group externally
NEC contract familiarity and understanding of DNO/IDNO/ICP frameworks
Self-starting and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.
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