Mergers & Acquisitions Director

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.