General Manager job at A Private Company

Background

A well‑established, specialist geotechnical and construction services group based in Uganda, operating across multiple African markets, is seeking a General Manager to lead and scale its regional operations.

This is a senior executive role with full responsibility for strategy, performance, profitability and governance across a growing, multi‑country business.

As the General Manager based in Uganda, you will assume end‑to‑end leadership of the group’s operations, with accountability spanning strategy, operations, finance, commercial management, plant and equipment, health & safety, and business development. You will work closely with the Board to execute growth plans while ensuring strong governance, disciplined execution and sustainable profitability.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a technically strong business through its next phase of expansion, building scalable systems, strengthening leadership teams and driving operational excellence across borders.

Success will be measured through:

• Revenue growth and improved profitability
• Consistent, high‑quality project delivery
• Strong health, safety and operational performance
• Effective plant utilisation and investment
• Expansion into new markets and long‑term client partnerships

Key Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (preferred)
• MBA or senior management qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• 10–15 years’ experience in piling, geotechnical or heavy construction environments
• At least 5 years in a senior executive, general management or regional leadership role
• Proven track record managing complex, multi‑country operations (preferred)
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management experience

Key Responsibilities

• Set and execute regional strategy in alignment with the Board
• Oversee operational, financial and commercial performance
• Lead major tenders, negotiations and strategic client relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Drive governance, reporting and operational consistency
• Guide plant, equipment and asset investment decisions
• Build and develop high‑performing leadership teams

Key Personal Skills

• Strategic, decisive and outcomes‑driven leader
• Hands‑on executive with strong operational discipline
• Confident communicator and negotiator across stakeholders
• High integrity with a strong governance mindset
• Entrepreneurial approach to growth and opportunity

• Set and execute regional strategy in alignment with the Board
• Oversee operational, financial and commercial performance
• Lead major tenders, negotiations and strategic client relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Drive governance, reporting and operational consistency
• Guide plant, equipment and asset investment decisions
• Build and develop high‑performing leadership teams

• Strategic, decisive and outcomes‑driven leader
• Hands‑on executive with strong operational discipline
• Confident communicator and negotiator across stakeholders
• High integrity with a strong governance mindset
• Entrepreneurial approach to growth and opportunity

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (preferred)
• MBA or senior management qualification (advantageous)