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.
What's In It For You…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job — you're 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).
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Next steps...
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more info
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