OLG Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Civil / Structural Head of Department. Our client has been established for over 40 years operating as a leading UK Engineering Consultancy, supporting blue chip clients within the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, nuclear, speciality chemicals & steel sectors. The client’s head office is located in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, with satellite offices based in Daresbury, Colden Common and Grimsby. The Civil & Structural team currently comprises of over 20 - Engineers/Designers/Technicians.
The appointed candidate will be responsible for leading the Civil & Structural department in supporting the delivery of integrated design engineering and overall strategic objectives by ensuring efficient delivery and improvement across the functions.
Responsibilities:
The key duties of the post are as follows:
- Overall management of the Civil and Structural department across all UK locations.
- Provide line management to the Civil and Structural department and assist with setting workload and objectives for individuals.
- Provide effective resourcing to meet deadlines.
- Enable seamless working alongside other disciplines.
- Champion a positive culture and high values within the Civil and Structural department.
- Lead and drive the implementation of initiatives from concept through to operation within the department.
- Review, develop and implement the necessary systems to manage the Civil and Structural department effectively and efficiently.
- Provide discipline specific input into tenders and proposals.
- Promote new initiatives to clients and third parties, ensuring the delivery of best in class.
- Monitor performance of the department and where appropriate seek feedback from customers to ensure ongoing organisational learning across the function.
- Regular liaison with customer focal points and attendance at key meetings as required.
- Contribute to opportunities and risk reviews to develop strategies that support the business and mitigate exposure to risk.
- Conduct and support competency assessment of civil and structural personnel.
- Support the personal development of all Civil and Structural personnel. This will include the undertaking of appraisals in line with Personnel Appraisal procedure.
- Provide positive engagement across all levels of the company to achieve business HSE KPIs.
- Support the business to build and implement appropriate engineering processes and procedures.
- Maintain regular contact and dialog with the Engineering Director highlighting any issues, concerns, or areas of improvement.
- Act as Technical Authority for Civil and Structural.
- Target a minimum of 50% of time to be chargeable to clients.
Attributes and Technical Skills:
- Challenge the norm and how things are done to deliver better result for all stakeholders.
- Experience in the Oil and Gas industry would be an advantage.
- Fifteen years’ experience in engineering detailed design.
- Experience in leading and developing high performing teams.
- Must have knowledge of current industry codes and standards.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and teambuilding skills
- Excellent attention to detail, diligence, and self-discipline.
- Delivery focused and committed to achievement of Project/Company goals.
Remuneration Package
- An attractive salary, negotiable based upon experience
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 Days + 8 bank holidays
- Company sick pay scheme
- Flexible working
Professional Qualifications / Relevant Experience:
- BEng Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant equivalent qualification
- Chartered Civil or Structural is preferrable
- Self-motivated without supervision
- Commercially astute