Head of Department - Lead Civil​/Structural

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• An attractive salary, negotiable based upon experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days + 8 bank holidays
• Company sick pay scheme
• Flexible working

• BEng Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant equivalent qualification
• Chartered Civil or Structural is preferrable
• Self-motivated without supervision
• Commercially astute