Non-Executive Director ~ Infrastructure 

Location: Dorset

Commitment: 2 Days per month

Rubicon Executive is partnering with an agile, high-growth SME based in the South West, seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director (NED) with a proven track record in infrastructure to support and challenge its executive leadership team.  This is an exceptional opportunity to join a unique service provider focused on delivering essential services to remote regions. 

Rubicon’s client is a pioneering business, with ambitious expansion plans and substantial backing.  The company is scaling rapidly, and they are looking for a strategic NED who will bring expertise in infrastructure and operational excellence to ensure the success of their growth trajectory. 

This pivotal Non-Executive Director role will see you collaborate closely with the CEO and the board, acting as a strategic advisor and mentor.  Your focus will be to provide senior-level insight on the company’s infrastructure rollout, ensuring that the business not only meets its ambitious targets but does so efficiently and effectively.  You will hold the leadership team accountable to help them scale and optimise operations in challenging environments. 

Your Non-Executive Director responsibilities will include:

• Advise the CEO and Infrastructure Director on infrastructure delivery, workforce management, and contractor efficiency to maximise operational performance.·     
• Mentoring and supporting, ensuring effective leadership of in-house teams and contractors.
•  Advising on scaling operational capacity while improving quality and efficiency across multiple disciplines 
• Contributing to the long-term strategic direction of the business, with particular emphasis on the four-year rollout plan
• Guide on risk mitigation, compliance, and governance in infrastructure and people operations.

We are seeking a Non-Executive Director with the following experience and skills: 

• Extensive senior experience in infrastructure, ideally with a background as a former COO or equivalent in a complex infrastructure or construction business
• A track record of working in privately-owned or PE owned, fast-growing SMEs
• Strong experience in managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, particularly in geographically disbursed environments
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with a focus on developing teams and holding them accountable
• A strategic mindset with the ability to provide actionable advice and guidance at the board level
• A “hands-on” approach to problem-solving, with a focus on delivering results in a rapidly evolving business environment 
• Passion for rural connectivity innovation and a practical, results-driven approach.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior-level infrastructure leader to shape the future of essential services.  If you have a passion for innovation, a strategic mindset, and a track record of delivering complex projects, we would welcome your application.  

To express your interest or learn more, please contact Jess at Rubicon Executive for a confidential conversation.