Account Director

Account Director – Higher Education Sector – Kings Cross/Euston – 90K

The main purpose of the job is to ensure that contractual and technical operations are maintained to a very high standard and that all contractual obligations are met.

The contract value is approximately £6–7million, with around 45–50 staff across the sites. Three contract managers oversee the day‑to‑day team while the Account Director handles higher‑level issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all financial budgets, P&L and technical matters.
• Maintaining agreed KPI and SLA standards.
• Overseeing the company’s H&S and environmental performance on site.
• Recruiting any new staff required on sites.
• Facilitating technical development for all staff, including annual appraisals.
• Building and managing client relationships on a daily basis.
• Producing and managing all reports.
• Identifying and pursuing additional business opportunities to increase client satisfaction and contract sales revenue.

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Qualified in an electrical or mechanical engineering discipline (C&G, HNC, HND or higher).
• Proven understanding of budgets and P&L.
• Strong technical engineering understanding.
• Previous experience managing large engineering teams.
• Experience delivering services in the higher education sector.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and clients.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding, varying workload.
• Capability to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Compensation and benefits include:

• Salary: 90k.
• 25 days holiday.
• Healthcare.
• Pension.

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