Description Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution. The Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section (civils) and resources within a global practice or regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service. Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. Responsible for profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals. Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section. Provide expert level technical, design guidance and support. Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. Manage department budget and expenditure of funds. Prepare and present work load and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers. Recruitment, development, training and retention of staff. Responsible for conducting performance evaluation for department staff. Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department. Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to staff. Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff. Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence. Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. Responsible for maintaining compliance with equal employment opportunity initiatives. Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff. Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff. Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department. Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff. Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence. Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management Required Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients. Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective. Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. Job Engineering Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham Other Locations GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time Req ID: 252934 Job Hire Type Experienced LI-JA UKO