Head of Drilling Operations (New Division Lead)

Rise Technical Recruitment
Birmingham

Head of Drilling Operations (New Division Lead) UK Wide - Travel Required £80,000-£120,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Autonomy to Build Something Real Are you an experienced drilling professional ready take ownership and build a brand-new division from the ground up within a fast-growing, family-orientated civil engineering business with a clear growth strategy? On offer is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join an established and growing civil engineering business as they bring their drilling operations fully in-house for the first time. This is your chance to shape, grow, and own a new division. You'll have the autonomy to build the team, set the direction, and make it your own. The business operates across utilities infrastructure, renewables including EV electrification projects, and new connections with ICPs and NAVs covering the South Coast up to Yorkshire. They are non-corporate, flexible, and genuinely invested in the people who drive their growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the drilling industry and the confidence to head up a department from day one. You'll need to be comfortable pricing jobs, winning work, and leading operations. If you're a drilling professional who's been waiting for the right platform to truly lead then this will be the right opportunity for you. The Role:

  • Lead and build a brand-new drilling division from the ground up
  • Price and win new work across an existing customer base
  • Travel UK wide, South Coast to Yorkshire
  • Good autonomy and flexibility
  • Competitive package
The Person:
  • Strong background in the drilling industry
  • Capable of heading up a department and driving growth
  • Able to price drilling jobs commercially
  • Comfortable with UK-wide travel
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Chris Andrews at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Posted 2026-05-26

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