Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Construction & Rental Operations
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About the Role
Lead strategic planning and operational excellence in construction and rental operations, ensuring compliance, financial accountability, and team development.
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Responsibilities
- Define and execute long term strategic plans across construction and rental business lines
- Oversee major construction projects, ensuring quality, cost control, and timely delivery
- Manage lifecycle and operational efficiency of assets for temporary installations and events
- Lead HSE, regulatory compliance, and risk management across all operations
- Maintain financial and commercial accountability, including P&L, budgeting, and capital allocation
- Build and mentor a high performing executive team, fostering strong leadership and succession planning
- Serve as the principal executive liaison with clients, regulators, insurers, banks, and key stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred
- 15 20+ years of senior leadership experience in construction/EPC or asset heavy rental operations, preferably in multi country or multi entity organizations
- Deep knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery, risk management, and rental business economics
- Proven ability to operate decisively in high risk, high accountability environments
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead a diversified group operating in construction, tents manufacturing, and mobile halls rental.
- This is a top executive role reporting to the Board of Directors and Group CEO, offering a unique opportunity to drive strategy, operational excellence, and growth across multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 15 20+ years of senior leadership experience in construction/EPC or asset heavy rental operations, preferably in multi country or multi entity organizations.
- Deep knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery, risk management, and rental business economics.
- Proven ability to operate decisively in high risk, high accountability environments.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute long term strategic plans across construction and rental business lines.
- Oversee major construction projects, ensuring quality, cost control, and timely delivery.
- Manage lifecycle and operational efficiency of assets for temporary installations and events.
- Lead HSE, regulatory compliance, and risk management across all operations.
- Maintain financial and commercial accountability, including P&L, budgeting, and capital allocation.
- Build and mentor a high performing executive team, fostering strong leadership and succession planning.
- Serve as the principal executive liaison with clients, regulators, insurers, banks, and key stakeholders.
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