Overview
OLG Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Lead Civil/Structural (Head of Department). Our client has been established for over 40 years operating as a leading UK Engineering Consultancy, supporting blue chip clients within the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, nuclear, speciality chemicals & steel sectors. The clients head office is located in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, with satellite offices in Daresbury and Grimsby. The Civil & Structural team currently comprises of over 20 - Engineers/Designers/Technicians.
Responsibilities
* Overall management of the Civil and Structural department across all UK locations.
* Provide line management to the Civil and Structural department and assist with setting workload and objectives for individuals.
* Provide effective resourcing to meet deadlines.
* Enable seamless working alongside other disciplines.
* Champion a positive culture and high values within the Civil and Structural department.
* Lead and drive the implementation of initiatives from concept through to operation within the department.
* Review, develop and implement the necessary systems to manage the Civil and Structural department effectively and efficiently.
* Provide discipline specific input into tenders and proposals.
* Promote new initiatives to clients and third parties, ensuring the delivery of best in class.
* Monitor performance of the department and where appropriate seek feedback from customers to ensure ongoing organisational learning across the function.
* Regular liaison with customer focal points and attendance at key meetings as required.
* Contribute to opportunities and risk reviews to develop strategies that support the business and mitigate exposure to risk.
* Conduct and support competency assessment of civil and structural personnel.
* Support the personal development of all Civil and Structural personnel. This will include the undertaking of appraisals in line with Personnel Appraisal procedure.
* Provide positive engagement across all levels of the company to achieve business HSE KPIs.
* Support the business to build and implement appropriate engineering processes and procedures.
* Maintain regular contact and dialog with the Engineering Director highlighting any issues, concerns, or areas of improvement.
* Act as Technical Authority for Civil and Structural.
* Target a minimum of 50% of time to be chargeable to clients.
Attributes and Technical Skills
* Challenge the norm and how things are done to deliver better result for all stakeholders.
* Experience in the Oil and Gas industry would be an advantage.
* Fifteen years experience in engineering detailed design.
* Experience in leading and developing high performing teams.
* Must have knowledge of current industry codes and standards.
* Excellent communication, coordination, and teambuilding skills
* Excellent attention to detail, diligence, and self-discipline.
* Delivery focused and committed to achievement of Project/Company goals.
Remuneration Package
* An attractive salary, negotiable based upon experience
* Company Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 25 Days + 8 bank holidays
* Company sick pay scheme
* Flexible working
Professional Qualifications / Relevant Experience
* BEng Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant equivalent qualification
* Chartered Civil or Structural is preferrable
* Self-motivated without supervision
* Commercially astute
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