Managing Director

For more than 40 years, Land + Water has delivered complex engineering projects in the environments where land and water meet. Its work spans dredging, marine piling, waterway infrastructure, reservoirs, flood and coastal defence, marine logistics and the beneficial reuse of dredged materials. This specialist engineering capability is underpinned by an ambition to be a regenerative, nature-positive contractor, creating lasting value for clients, communities and the natural environment.

The business is now preparing for an ambitious next chapter, guided by a five-year plan focused on financial resilience, innovation and building an enduring organisation. For Land + Water Services, this means strengthening operational delivery, pursuing sustainable and profitable growth, and continuing to bring together engineering expertise, commercial discipline and environmental purpose.

Central to this next phase will be the appointment of a Managing Director for Land + Water Services. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board, they will take full responsibility for business performance, translating the agreed plan into clear priorities and tangible results. They will provide visible leadership across projects, offices and sites, strengthen commercial governance and project delivery and build trusted relationships with clients and partners.

This is a broad and influential role for a hands-on, commercially astute leader who combines strategic perspective with a willingness to remain close to projects, people and day-to-day business challenges. Candidates will bring extensive construction sector experience, strong technical knowledge of civil engineering and a clear understanding of the operational, commercial and contractual demands of project delivery. They will also have the judgement and energy to win the right work, protect profitability, develop future leaders and build a safe, resilient and values-led business for the long term.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Land + Water on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit using reference HCCWA. Alternatively email . Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 19 th November 2026.