Mergers & Acquisitions Director

IES Utilities Group Ltd.


Date: 13 hours ago
City: Manchester
Contract type: Full time
Reports to: CEO

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: Up to £100k plus competitive executive package

Purpose of the Role

  • The Mergers & Acquisitions Director (M&A) for the IES Group Business will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnership opportunities to support the companys ambitious growth from £82m to £500m turnover pa. This role will focus on Asset Management and wider utility, energy, renewables and communication markets, ensuring that acquisitions and strategic investments align with the businesss long-term strategy and deliver sustainable value.
  • The role will provide leadership and expertise across the full M&A lifecycle, from origination and due diligence through integration and post-acquisition value creation, collaborating closely with the Executive and Board & Investors to shape the future of the IES Group Business.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of an Organic Merge & Acquisition strategy, with the capability to execute and integrate 15+ acquisitions per annum if required.
  • Manage and prioritise a significant pipeline of potential transactions, ensuring effective execution in line with the companys growth objectives.
  • Work closely with divisional management to identify, evaluate, and diligence acquisition opportunities.


Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and deliver the M&A strategy for the IES Group Business, aligned with the companys ambition to grow to £500m turnover pa.
  • Identify and assess acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities across electricity and wider utilities.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Investment Board on M&A opportunities and risks.


M&A Execution

  • Lead the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring.
  • Collaborate with external advisors (legal, financial, regulatory) to ensure effective and compliant deal processes.
  • Prepare and present business cases for approval by the Executive and Board.


Integration & Value Creation

  • Oversee post-acquisition integration to ensure seamless transition and delivery of synergies.
  • Work with operations, finance, and business support services to align acquired businesses with company culture, systems, and governance.
  • Track and report on the delivery of expected benefits and financial returns from acquisitions.


Governance & Risk Management

  • Ensure all transactions comply with corporate governance, legal, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assess risks associated with potential acquisitions and provide recommendations for mitigation.
  • Provide regular reports to the Executive and Investment Board on pipeline, deal progress, and integration outcomes.


Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with potential target companies, investors, and industry stakeholders.
  • Work closely with banks, advisors, and investors to support financing and structuring of deals.
  • Act as a key representative of the company in M&A discussions and negotiations.


Key Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with divisional leadership teams to assess opportunities and drive due diligence processes.
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritise a high-volume pipeline of opportunities, balancing strategic alignment with execution discipline.
  • Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to build, interpret, and challenge complex models to support valuations, business cases, and investment decisions.
  • Extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate development within utilities, infrastructure, or related industries.
  • Strong track record of executing deals from origination through to integration, ideally with electricity sector exposure.
  • Commercial and financial acumen, with experience in valuation, negotiation, and deal structuring.
  • Understanding of regulatory and market frameworks in the electricity and wider utilities sector.
  • Experience working with private equity, investment banks, and corporate advisors.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional integration programmes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills at Executive and Board level.


Key Measures of Success

  • Successful identification and execution of acquisitions that support business growth to £500m turnover pa.
  • Seamless integration of acquired businesses, delivering expected synergies and value creation.
  • Positive feedback from the Board and investors on quality and impact of acquisitions.
  • Strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Full compliance with governance, legal, and regulatory requirements in all transactions.
  • Contribution to positioning the company as a leading Tier 1 player in the Asset Management sector and wider utility & Energy sector.

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