Subsidiary of the VINCI Group, within the Major Projects Division, HORIZONTAL DRILLING INTERNATIONAL (HDI) is a dynamic company at the heart of the energy transition. It delivers trenchless pipeline installation projects under natural and/or man-made obstacles for the connection of offshore wind farms, the deployment of intercontinental fiber optic networks, the strengthening of power and gas networks, etc.

In a context of strong growth in the United Kingdom, the Country Manager plays a key role in the strategic and operational deployment of HDI’s projects. He/she supports local teams, ensures smooth project execution, maintains client relationships, and oversees cross-functional management (operations, resources, financial monitoring, stakeholder relations).

As the local representative of the company, he/she ensures proper coordination between on-site challenges, client satisfaction, and the strategic directions of both HDI and the group.

 
Responsibilities

• Operational management and team support
• Support local teams in project execution (scheduling, quality, resources, safety).
• Supervise the smooth progress of HDD (horizontal directional drilling) construction sites, in collaboration with project managers.
• Act as a liaison between local teams and the operational headquarters.
  Resource management
• Identify human and technical resource needs and actively contribute to recruitment.
  Ensure efficient organization of on-site teams and support their skill development.
• Contribute to the medium-term structuring of the UK team.
• Financial monitoring and performance
• Monitor project costs, margins, progress, and deviations.
  Ensure reliability of on-site financial indicators and their reporting to headquarters.
• Contribute to cost optimization on each project.
• Client relations and dispute management
• Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Manage sensitive situations or disputes with discernment and diplomacy, in close coordination with Project Managers and Operations Management.
• Represent HDI locally.

Engineering degree in civil engineering, public works, or construction (or equivalent recognized technical qualification).
You bring a comprehensive experience in managing construction projects (ideally pipelines, HDD, or linear infrastructure).

Previous international or UK experience is a plus.

Strong command of field operations (HDD, pipelines, linear construction).
Knowledge of HSE standards, production and site management.
Proficiency in office and operational tracking tools (Office Suite, Excel).
Comfort with financial KPIs for project management.

Leadership, humility, adaptability, hands-on attitude, and strategic thinking.
Team spirit and service-minded toward operational teams.
Ability to work autonomously with clear reporting to headquarters.
Strong communicator, capable of representing HDI to clients and partners.
Resilience under pressure and ability to prioritize in a fast-growing environment.
 
Fluent English is mandatory.
French proficiency is a plus within HDI's environment.