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Director - ground engineering

Birmingham (West Midlands)
RPS
Engineering
€100,000 a year
Posted: 17 November
Offer description

Role Purpose

We are looking to appoint a Director to help lead growth for our UK Ground Engineering and Environmental Compliance team and manage well established teams in England and Wales.

This role combines a mix of duties including maximising financial performance, quality assurance, client satisfaction, and team leadership for an existing team function. Importantly the postholder will play a pivotal role in business development and innovation, guiding the business unit into new markets and service offerings. This is a great opportunity to join our business with an influential role.


What Can Be Achieved In This Role

Financial performance in line with the accountability centre Annual Business Plan, achieving revenue and profit margin targets while improving other key metrics set for growth and our people strategy.

Success will also be measured by the growth and retention of key client accounts, the development of new business opportunities, recruitment and the launch of innovative and profitable service offerings.

Strong leadership of the 15+ person team is essential to deliver for clients and provide development opportunities for our colleagues.


Relevant Facts & Figures

Lead a team of 15+ people, including up to 4 direct reports comprising Associates and Principal Consultants.

Work alongside five other directors supporting functions within the team as a whole.

Team provides geoenvironmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, environmental permitting and coordination services across the UK and beyond.

Oversee the geoenvironmental function across several locations in England and Wales.

Spend over 50% of time on projects (i.e. billable work).


Core Capabilities - Key Areas of Skill, Responsibility, & Competency

Participants are expected to meet 75% of the requirements.

Core capabilities are weighted to reflect relative importance.

Minimum required expertise level ranges from Level 1 to Level 4.


Financial Management

Reporting to the Operational Director, accountable for financial performance of team’s delivery against project revenue and profit targets.

Close oversight of project-level financials, proactive resolution of issues, continuous monitoring of key metrics such as profitability, cashflow and utilisation.

Strong grasp of financial data and performance indicators essential.


Leadership & Management

Lead a 15 person geo environmental team across offices in England and Wales, overseeing structure, performance management, and professional development.

Foster a collaborative and accountable culture supporting continuous improvement.

Support development of a resilient team, actively develop talent, and create opportunities for growth.


Client Relationship Management

Strategic oversight of existing key client accounts and secure new key clients.

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to meet complex client requirements.

Act as senior point of contact and advisor ensuring client satisfaction.


Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards

Full compliance with internal QA processes and external regulatory standards.

Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Oversee audit readiness, corrective action implementation, ensure quality central pillar.


Business Development

Drive business growth by identifying new clients and markets, developing service offerings.

Lead innovation initiatives, ensure agility and responsiveness to industry changes.

Foster a culture of proactive market engagement, encourage team to seek opportunities and build strategic partnerships.

Collaborate with wider company to cross-sell services.

Success measured by expanding client base, increasing revenue streams, positioning team as key service provider.


Beneficial Training, Qualifications, Or Equivalent Work Experience

Strong geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering experience.

Relevant chartership, IOSH or leadership qualifications helpful but not essential.


Diversity & Inclusion Statement

RPS Tetra Tech committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment across all areas.

Recognition of background and perspective, building culture of respect and equity.

Alignment with Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments for candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements.

Flexible and part-time working options available; working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support wellbeing and optimal performance.

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