Norfolk Manager

Company Description

GDI is an international engineering and construction group specializing in complex infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in trenchless technologies and pipeline installation. The company delivers technically demanding projects across multiple jurisdictions, combining strong engineering capability with disciplined project and risk management. For its UK Direct Pipe project, GDI is establishing a local operational presence to support project execution in line with UK regulatory and governance requirements.

The Administrative Country Manager is responsible for the day-to‑day administrative, regulatory, and operational coordination of the UK entity supporting the Norwich project. The role ensures the company remains compliant, financially controlled, and operationally supported
, acting as the local anchor between headquarters, advisors, and on‑the‑ground operations.

• Act as local administrative lead for the UK entity.
• Oversee local accounting through external providers.
• Monitor costs, payments, and cash flow.
• Track monthly expenses and administrative budgets.
• Manage UK employment administration.
• Coordinate contracts, payroll, benefits, and onboarding/offboarding.
• Liaise with immigration advisors where required.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the project team.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Support contracts administration, insurance, office, and facilities needs.
• Identify and elevate administrative risks.
• Act as single point of contact in the UK for HQ.
• Translate UK requirements into clear actions for the business.
• Support visiting staff and prepare concise management updates.

• Experience in project‑based or engineering/construction environments preferred.
• 7–12 years in country administration, operations, or corporate services.
• Strong exposure to UK regulatory and employment frameworks.

• Intermediate to advanced Spanish or Italian preferred.
• Solid understanding of UK corporate, tax, and employment rules.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and pragmatic.
• Comfortable working with external advisors and lean structures.

• Reliable, discreet, and calm under pressure
• Process‑driven but flexible
• Confident flagging compliance risks to HQ.

• Based in Norwich
• Hybrid possible, but local presence required.
• Some travel to HQ and project sites.