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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