General Manager

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead a strategically significant coastal quarry and port operation in the Northwest Highlands.

This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for driving growth, expanding markets, and shaping the long-term development of a multi-sector industrial hub. The site is positioned to support aggregates production, marine export, offshore wind manufacturing, and concrete production, making it a key player in the UK’s energy transition.

You’ll oversee both strategic direction and day-to-day operational performance, while acting as the primary liaison with the board of Kishorn Port Ltd (KPL).

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the long-term vision for the quarry, port, and industrial site
• Identify and secure new market opportunities, partnerships, and investment
• Lead revenue growth, asset utilisation, and return on investment
• Position the site as a key offshore wind hub and oversee industrial development projects
• Support investment in port infrastructure, facilities, and operational capabilities
• Use market insights to guide pricing, capacity, and diversification
• Provide executive oversight of port operations and ensure safe, efficient, compliant performance
• Liaise with directors and optimise logistics, shipping, and marine operations
• Build and manage relationships with government, regulators, and key stakeholders
• Lead negotiations on major contracts, leases, and partnerships
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and business plans
• Monitor performance and KPIs across all operations and report to senior leadership
• Ensure environmental, planning, and HSE compliance
• Promote sustainability and support decarbonisation initiatives

About You:

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Maritime, Logistics, or similar (MBA desirable)
• 8–10+ years in senior leadership within heavy industry, ports, logistics, or energy infrastructure
• Proven track record in business development and industrial growth
• Strong knowledge of quarrying, port operations, and marine logistics
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and board-level relationships
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale capital or infrastructure projects

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking and leadership
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• High-level stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation and partnership building
• Operational leadership in industrial environments
• Market insight across construction materials and energy sectors
• Strong governance and regulatory awareness

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to lead the transformation of a major industrial site at the heart of the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, with significant scope for growth, investment, and long-term impact.

Work Location: In person