Engineering Business Manager

About Us

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland’s leading engineering solution providers. Since 1986, we’ve delivered innovative projects and services while prioritizing sustainability and responsible performance. Our unique approach combines Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering disciplines under one roof, supported by strategically located service centres. This integrated model enables us to provide a full turnkey solution nationwide, making WGM the engineering company of choice.

We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead and grow our Specialist Coatings Business—a small, high‑potential unit with ambitious growth plans. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership, shape strategy, and build capability in a division set to become one of WGM’s standout business streams.

• Drive efficiency and operational excellence
• Build strong internal and external relationships
• Deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that exceed customer expectations—safely and profitably

• Provide strategic leadership for the Precision Surface Solutions Business
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team
• Create and report on a Business Scorecard (Financial, Customer, H&S, Quality, People)
• Collaborate with Transformation Directors to explore new ways of working
• Implement process‑led delivery with the Performance and Planning Director
• Build relationships to maximize opportunities in England
• Support and develop framework opportunities across AMP 8 in the English Water Sector
• Work with Business Development to secure strategic opportunities
• Recruit and deploy capable resources
• Set team objectives/KPIs and monitor performance

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in engineering, FM, infrastructure, or industrial services
• Strong commercial and operational leadership skills (this is not a technical coating role)
• Proven experience in:
  • P&L ownership
  • Operational performance
  • Leadership
  • Client engagement
  • Growth delivery

• 32 days holiday (rising to 36 with service)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Salary sacrifice options (EV scheme, annual leave purchase, cycle to work)
• Remote & hybrid working options (role‑dependent)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
• Employee discount programme

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.

Apply now via the recruitment portal