General Manager – Oilfield Engineering, Manufacturing & Services (Oil & Gas)

Build. Grow. Lead. Own the Business.We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially driven General Manager to lead and grow an established industrial business serving the Oil & Gas and Energy sectors.This is not a traditional corporate management role. We are looking for a hands-on business leader who knows how to make money, identify opportunities, win business, build customer relationships and translate strategy into results.The successful candidate will combine strong commercial judgment with operational understanding and the ability to lead from the front. You should be comfortable moving between customer meetings, commercial negotiations, operational challenges, manufacturing facilities and strategic business discussions — and be willing to get your hands dirty when required.The role carries broad responsibility for business growth, P&L, commercial strategy, operations, customers, people and overall business performance, with a strong focus on expanding the business across the UAE and wider Middle East and regional markets.The Opportunity:Own and drive the overall business strategy, growth and profitability.Identify new markets, customers, products, services and strategic opportunities across the UAE, GCC, Middle East and North Africa.Develop and maintain strong relationships with major Oil & Gas companies, EPCs, drilling contractors, energy companies and other industrial customers.Lead the commercial agenda covering sales, business development, tenders, pricing, negotiations, contracts and key accounts.Take full ownership of revenue, margins, EBITDA, cash flow, working capital and overall P&L performance.Strengthen and expand the existing customer base while developing new revenue streams.Ensure effective and profitable execution of engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, machining, repair, maintenance and field/service activities.Drive productivity, asset utilization, cost optimization, quality, delivery and operational efficiency.Build a high-performing leadership team and create a culture of accountability, ownership and commercial thinking.Lead major customer escalations, commercial decisions and strategic negotiations.Evaluate investments, CAPEX, partnerships and new business opportunities based on sound commercial returns.Ensure strong QHSE, regulatory, contractual and operational governance.Drive continuous improvement, digitalization and data-driven business management.Represent the business at senior levels with customers, partners, suppliers, industry stakeholders and other external parties.What We Are Looking For:Commercial & Entrepreneurial Mindset — EssentialWe are particularly interested in leaders who have built, grown or transformed a business, rather than simply managed an established operation.You should demonstrate:Strong commercial acumen and a clear understanding of how to generate profitable revenue.Proven ability to identify opportunities and convert them into business.Strong understanding of pricing, margins, tenders, negotiations and contracts.Ability to balance growth with profitability and cash generation.Customer-centric approach with strong relationship-building and influencing skills.Entrepreneurial mindset, initiative and willingness to challenge the status quo.Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.Strong understanding of regional market dynamics and customer expectations.Operational & Technical Understanding:The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services, Energy Services, Industrial Manufacturing or a closely related sector, with exposure to areas such as:Oilfield equipment and productsBOP and pressure-control related equipmentFabrication and machiningEquipment repair, maintenance and refurbishmentEngineering and manufacturing servicesOilfield or energy-sector equipment servicingIndustrial workshops and field servicesAPI/industry-certified equipment and related servicesDeep technical specialization is not the primary requirement. What matters more is the ability to understand the business, its customers, products, operations and commercial drivers well enough to make sound decisions and lead specialists effectively.Leadership:We are looking for a strong, credible and visible leader who:Leads from the front and is comfortable being close to the operation.Can move seamlessly between strategy and execution.Builds strong, accountable teams.Makes decisions and takes ownership of outcomes.Develops people and future leaders.Communicates effectively with both shop-floor and executive-level stakeholders.Creates a culture of performance, accountability and continuous improvement.Regional Market Experience:Strong knowledge of the UAE and wider regional Oil & Gas market is highly desirable.Experience across the GCC and broader Middle East / North Africa region will be particularly valuable, including an understanding of:Major Oil & Gas operators and EPCsDrilling contractors and oilfield service companiesRegional procurement and tendering practicesLocal manufacturing and service ecosystemsCustomer buying behavior and market dynamicsBusiness development and expansion opportunities across the regionExperience & Qualifications:15+ years of relevant professional experience, with substantial leadership responsibility.Ideally 8+ years in senior management, business leadership, General Management, Operations leadership or P&L responsibility.Proven track record of managing and growing a business, business line or significant operation.Demonstrated P&L and commercial responsibility.Experience in Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services, Energy Services, Industrial Manufacturing, Engineering, Fabrication or related sectors.UAE experience is strongly preferred; GCC / Middle East regional experience is highly advantageous.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management or a related discipline.MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.Key Success Measures:Success in this role will ultimately be measured by:Business Growth | Revenue & Profitability | New Business | Customer Development | P&L Performance | Market Expansion | Operational Excellence | Cash Generation | People Leadership | QHSE PerformanceThe Ideal ProfileThe strongest candidate will be someone who can say:“Give me the business, give me the market, and give me the responsibility — I know how to grow it.”We are looking for a business builder, not simply a business administrator.If you are a commercially aggressive, entrepreneurial and hands-on leader with strong Oil & Gas / industrial-sector experience and a proven ability to turn opportunities into profitable growth, this could be an exceptional leadership opportunity.All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality