General Manager - Geotechnical & Site Services
Are you interested in Science and keen to pursue a career where you can make a meaningful impact?Step Into the RoleStrategic Leadership: Develop and execute business strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market expansion.Sales and Revenue Generation: Set sales targets, identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and negotiate contracts.Financial Management: Oversee budgets, P&L, and costs to achieve profitability targets.Technical Leadership: Ensure technical excellence, quality, and regulatory compliance across laboratory operations. Act as a technical lead for the business.Customer Support: Address customer inquiries and technical issues effectively, maintaining customer satisfaction.Regulatory Compliance: Work with the Quality team to ensure compliance with relevant UK regulatory requirements.Operational Oversight: Guide the Geotechnical Laboratory to ensure operational efficiency and quality. Collaborate and provide support to the team.Team Leadership and Development: Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team, fostering culture of excellence and innovation whilst encouraging professional development.Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and represent the business unit in meetings with clients, regulators, and industry associations.Our OfferNorthampton (free onsite parking)Hybrid RoleCompany Car37.5 hours (5 days per week)Company benefits include…PensionEnhanced parental leave22 days holiday plus bank holidaysYour ProfileEducation:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.Experience:* Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in aligned business, with a strong background in business development, operations and leadership roles.* Understanding of geotechnical methodologies, equipment, and regulatory requirements in the UK.* Proven ability to develop and implement successful business strategies, especially in expanding into new markets.* Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team towards common goals.* Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.* Comprehensive knowledge and experience with UK regulatory standards related to areas within remit.Your New WorkplaceNormec i2 Analytical is one of Europe’s premier and most dynamic laboratories. We specialise in delivering extensive analytical testing services across various sectors, including environmental, geotechnical, asbestos and occupational hygiene.Normec i2 Analytical boasts one of the widest arrays of accredited analytical parameters conforming to the UK Environment Agency’s MCERTS (Monitoring Certification Scheme) standard among all UK-based laboratories. Additionally, our laboratory in Poland achieved the distinction of being the first outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland to attain the UK Environment Agency’s MCERTS quality standard.About NormecI2 Analytical is part of Normec, a leading organization in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise covers essential areas such as water, air, and soil quality, fire safety, and food safety, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety across various sectors. Founded in 2016, Normec is an ambitious, independent, and fast-growing organization with approximately 6,500 colleagues.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to actively contribute to our mission while simultaneously developing their own careers within a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. Together, we work on impactful solutions for our clients and on a sustainable future. The culture within Normec is informal, open, energetic, and entrepreneurial, and is anchored in our GROWTH principles.Through our The Normec Fit program, which brings these principles to life, we ensure that not only our company grows, but also everyone who is part of it.
At Normec, we share one ambition: making the world safer, healthier and more sustainable.
Our culture is shaped by trust, respect, and a commitment to doing meaningful work together. We believe growth isn't defined by size. It's defined by people.
You grow through the impact you make, whether it's improving product quality, ensuring building safety, strengthening systems, delivering reliable lab results or earning a client’s trust.
Founded in 2016, Normec has grown into a leading European partner in testing, inspection, certification and compliance. Through dozens of acquisitions and collaborations, we combine local expertise with international scale.
Entrepreneurship is in our DNA. From lab analyses to inspections on major infrastructure projects, our diversity shapes both our work and our culture.
Window of Opportunities
Today, we have over 5,000 motivated employees working to improve our clients' organisations every day. We are the proud employer of professionals with years of experience in and knowledge of the industry in which they operate.
Knowledgeable. Enterprising. Ambitious. Diligent. Traits that are recognizable among the more than 5,000 Normec employees. We have a love of science and legislation but also always recognize a window of opportunities. Opportunities for our clients and our employees
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General Manager - Geotechnical & Site Services in Northampton employer: Normec Group
As an HR Manager in our dynamic hybrid role, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, we offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth within the vibrant Watford, Hemel Hempstead, and Northampton area. Our commitment to continuous improvement and employee engagement makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
