Head of Civils (Telecoms) Location: Livingston with travel across the UK Employment type : Full Time, 6-month initial contract with a view to going permanent Salary: Open to discussion depending on experience Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Whats in it for you We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, youre not just taking a job youre starting a career with real support behind it. ? 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and Option to buy 5 additional holidays. Group Personal Pension Plan Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! Life assurance cover Enhanced Maternity Pay Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role The Head of Civil Engineering is responsible for the growth and technical delivery of Civil Engineering activities within the Infrastructure Division (Telecoms). Driving sales growth and technical expertise to develop our offering, providing leading quality service that achieves our financial targets. The role holder will ensure the competence of the Engineering resource and will lead the development of the career pathway and competence framework with HR for the function. Working collaboratively with the Directors, Operations and Contract & Project Managers across the division to ensure the provision of Civil Engineering resource supports (in sourced or outsourced) the delivery of their P&L targets As a Head of Civils you will Responsible for the technical oversight and growth of the Civil Engineering function within the Infrastructure Division (Telecoms). Responsible for winning work and growing a sustainable portfolio of projects to ensure the teams productivity and profitability. To support the Operational & Project managers in the delivery of their sub P&L performance against targets. To contribute to the exploration of a pan divisional Civil Engineering function across Ipsum group. To support M&A activities in identifying suitable target companies that match the required profile. To develop a sustainable growth strategy for Civil Engineering works (both insourced and outsourced) for the division. To assist HR in the development of the Civil Engineering career pathway and framework competences. To monitor and report on performance KPIs to show achievement of the strategic aims and objectives. To grow and sustain an active pipeline of opportunities. About you Degree or equivalent experience with a strong track record of success Member of the Institute of Civil Engineering (desired) IEng/CEng accreditation (desired) Experienced in the delivery of Civil Engineering projects (Telecoms). Knowledge of CDM regulations and duties. Knowledge of industry best practice in the technical discipline. Strong Safety performance background. Sound understanding of the application of Civil Engineering in the Infrastructure sectors (Telecoms). Our commitment to Equal Opportunities Were proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and were committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps If youre interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more info!