Director of Operations

Overview

Lead MEP growth & turnaround in Life Sciences, driving strategy, BD & ops.

Key Responsibilities

• business development
• strategic planning
• client partnerships
• operational turnaround
• performance boost

Tasks

-Overseeing strategic business development in the Life Sciences sector -Bringing structure, pace, and clarity to the business -Identifying new opportunities, forming client partnerships, and winning work -Working closely with the board to refine strategy and strengthen processes -Leading operational turnaround initiatives to boost performance and profitability

Requirements

• mep leadership
• turnaround
• stakeholder influence
• life sciences
• builder mentality
• commercial instinct

What You Bring

As a growing SME with a strong technical pedigree, we’re entering an exciting phase of transformation. We need a leader who can blend commercial instinct with hands-on turnaround capability – someone who can open doors and close gaps. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the direction of the business, driving sustainable growth, and ensuring delivery standards match the expectations of high-tech, highly regulated environments. -Senior leadership experience within MEP contracting -Experience in turnaround/growth environments -Strong stakeholder influence and board-level gravitas -Proven success in Life Sciences, Pharma, Labs, or Cleanroom environments -Energy, drive, and a builder’s mentality

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Benefits

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Package You’ll be stepping into a business with ambition, resilience, and a real appetite for change. You’ll have board visibility, strategic influence, and the freedom to shape the future of the company. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact — fast.

About Blue Fox

-Specialist in organisational transformation and leadership enhancement. -Blends boutique consulting with scalable impact on leadership teams. -Provides bespoke leadership programmes, high-performance team development, and executive coaching. -Focuses exclusively on human potential rather than technology or infrastructure.

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