Regional Manager

Purpose of the role
To build and lead United Infrastructure's South East region 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 the South East regional 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 the South East market

What success looks like

• A functioning, self-sustaining South East region with its own client base and delivery track 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

• Established track record and relationships within the South East power 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 bid strategy and pricing

• Credible with clients at senior level; able to represent UI Group externally

• NEC contract familiarity and understanding of DNO/IDNO/ICP frameworks

• Self-starting and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy