Director - Infrastructure Engineering
UK - Midlands/South East
c£Superb salary plus excellent benefits
We are a hugely respected multidisciplinary consultancy with reach across the UK. We are seeking to make a key appointment to our growing business with a clear ambition to significantly grow fee income and strengthen our position as a trusted advisor across key markets. We are looking for a Head of Market (Infrastructure) to lead, shape and accelerate this market nationally. While not a technical role, the position is about growth, client and market leadership.
We see the Infrastructure Market as a critical part of our strategy underpinning:
* Energy and Utilities integration
* Transport and connectivity infrastructure
* Strategic land promotion and major development delivery
As the face of Infrastructure for the group you will possess over 20 years of experience in the industry and have the ability to define and lead the Infrastructure market strategy, drive pipeline and conversion, and position the group as a market leader.
There is a significant work‑winning concentration, supported by a trusted pool of staff.
Responsibilities
Market Leadership
* Define and implement a clear Infrastructure market strategy
* Identify priority sub‑sectors (e.g., transport, energy, utilities, public infrastructure)
* Build a target client and opportunity map
* Lead market insight and positioning activity
Work Winning & Pipeline
* Take ownership of pipeline generation and conversion
* Lead major bids and strategic pursuits
* Personally originate high‑value opportunities
* Drive repeat work and framework positioning
Client Leadership
* Build and maintain senior‑level client relationships
* Act as trusted advisor to key clients and stakeholders
* Represent the group at industry forums and events
Internal Leadership
* Work with Market Directors, Regional Directors and discipline leads to align capability to market opportunity
* Ensure resource is deployed effectively
* Influence multidisciplinary teams (not line manage)
* Provide clear market direction across the business
Performance & Accountability
* Accountable for market revenue growth
* Pipeline health
* Conversion rates
* Report to and represent Infrastructure markets into the Growth Board
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven track record in infrastructure-related sectors such as transport (principally highways, some rail), energy / power / utilities, and public infrastructure delivery
* Demonstrable success in winning work and building pipeline
* Leading major client relationships
* Operating at a strategic, national level
* Strong business developer immersed in a multidisciplinary consultancy
We are keen to hear from individuals with strong market sector exposure within engineering consultancies and/or contractors. A strong business developer with a career steeped in infrastructure and currently working within a multidisciplinary consultancy is ideal.
Benefits
Hands‑on reward with an above‑industry salary and significant benefits package.
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