European Business Unit Manager (MEP)

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading labour services provider is seeking a European Business Unit Manager to oversee their Mechanical & Electrical operations across Europe. This role requires over 7 years of experience in M&E labour supply and a proven leadership track record. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage cross-border operations. The job offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and career progression opportunities in an established international group.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Vehicle/allowance

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years' experience in M&E labour supply, recruitment, or site management.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-country or regional operations.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business growth through new client acquisition.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery and logistics across EU sites.
• Manage budgets, profitability, and performance.

Skills

Leadership in managing multi-country operations

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Client management skills

Understanding of EU labour markets

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Construction

Job description

European Business Unit Manager – Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) | Labour Services

Location: Europe (Regular EU travel)
Reports to: Group Managing Director / Operations Director

About ICDS Group

ICDS is a leading provider of skilled labour and managed services to major construction and engineering contractors and projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. Construction sectors include data centre, pharma, medical, metro, and complex civil engineering and power generation.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced European Business Unit Manager to lead and grow our Mechanical & Electrical Labour Services business across Europe. This senior role will drive commercial growth, operational excellence, and client satisfaction while managing multi-country operations and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business growth through new client acquisition and long-term partnerships with Tier 1 contractors.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery, logistics, and workforce planning across EU sites.
• Ensure compliance with EU employment law, safety standards, and ICDS policies.
• Manage budgets, profitability, and performance of the business unit.
• Build and mentor a high-performing regional operations team.

About You

• 7–10+ years’ experience in M&E labour supply, recruitment, or site management.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-country or regional operations.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Excellent understanding of EU labour markets and cross-border employment.
• Degree or trade background in Mechanical/Electrical/Construction desirable.

Why Join ICDS

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Vehicle/allowance, travel, and accommodation expenses
• Pension and healthcare options
• Career progression within a long-established international group

This is a key leadership opportunity to expand ICDS’s European M&E presence — ideal for a results-driven, commercially minded professional ready to lead growth across multiple markets.

Connect with Barry Kelly on LinkedIn, email [e-mail] visit ICDS Group www.icds.ie/build