My client is a multi-disciplinary solutions business that provides a full range of services, from consultancy, design and engineering through to manufacture, installation and on site project management. The business works in partnership with customers to deliver high quality, innovative and responsive solutions to meet individual requirements across a wide range of market sectors.
Role
To lead and direct teams of geotechnical and geo-environmental engineers, engineering geologists and civil engineers and technicians on a variety of projects, providing leadership & technical input, as required. Also to act as line manager to team members and develop, lead and advise on personnel development and technical delivery. Also to assist the Team Leader (Geotechnical & Geo-environmental) in work winning development and maximise both company and team opportunities with Clients.
Duties
- Act as Deputy for Team Leader where required
- Support and lead with the Professional Heads with design innovation and training development
- Achieve the agreed targets regarding effective delivery of geotechnical and geo-environmental projects to current standards, within agreed timescales and budgets and staff utilisation
- Monitor project performance against contracts/project quality plans and take necessary corrective action if required
- Secure business by developing and maintaining contacts in partnership with the Team Leader for Geotechnical & Geo-environmental and clients Directors
- Assist in the development of staff to ensure the geotechnical and geo-environmental skills are available within the Geotechnical & Geo-environmental department to meet business objectives
- Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff, and others, affected by the operations of the client.
- Lead projects on behalf of clients as directed
- Manage deliverables within the group in quality and direction.
- Delivery of geotechnical design for project and detailed design requirements
- Take a Lead Engineer and CRE role on Projects
- Take a lead role in development of Client contact and work streams within Rail, Energy and Building projects (in partnership with the Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Team Leader)
- Develop the team of geotechnical and geo-environmental engineers through training initiatives and CPD
- Any other reasonable duties as required
Experience & Competencies
- Must be a charted engineer (ICE) or chartered geologist (CGeol) or highly experienced geotechnical contractor with a proven track record
- Significant geotechnical engineering design and site experience at Lead Designer and Management Level
- Consultancy and contracting experience (special interest with candidates who are or have worked for the geotechnical contracting environment) and able to communicate constraints and risks within a geotechnical context
- Detailed knowledge and experience of the geotechnical aspects of civil engineering design and construction principles and standards
- Thorough understanding and application of Eurocode and standards within the UK
- Railway and energy sector experience preferred although interest and proven track record in other sectors also of interest
- Able to demonstrate effective understanding and management of ground risk and solutions for high level clients (special experience of working with Main Contractors within the Civils Market).
- Drive for Results – Is passionate about and perseveres in the pursuit of challenging stretch goals. Demonstrates energy, drive and enthusiasm when striving to accomplish and improve results.
- Customer First – Driven by the need to understand and meet the expectations / requirements of customers, both internally and externally. Proactively builds strong relationships across the customer network. Personally builds / maintains strong relationships across the customer network.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making -Defines problems, systematically gathers and analyses data, identifies cause & effects and establishes root causes & achievable solutions. Makes good and timely decisions.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness – Flexible use of accomplished interpersonal behaviours that facilitate in building trust and engagement amongst others whilst reducing the opportunity for conflict. Willing and able to handle difficult conversations in a positive manner
- Learning, Innovation & Excellence – Recognises own behaviour, emotions and thoughts and their effects on self and others. Has a quest for knowledge; demonstrates curiosity to learn. Uses external contacts to maximize the flow of ideas into the company.
- Vision & Purpose – Understands and shares the larger purpose of the organisation. Collaborates with others to orchestrate cross team working to achieve optimal results. Aligns the company’s aspirations with the personal goals of employees.
- Corporate & Social Responsibility – Recognises the value of and takes ownership for communicating targets, progress and results. Knows the competition and is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the market place. Acts responsibly in considering the local environment and wider community.
- Coaching, Mentoring & Development – Creates a climate and support framework which enables individuals to learn and develop. Acts as a coach and mentor. Provides constructive feedback to support development. Recognises individual potential and provides appropriate opportunities for development.
- Managing Change – Develops a clear road map and provides time and resources to lead and implement change. Change initiatives. Builds business processes and thinks systematically.
The role is required to increase the leadership and design capability with an expanding geotechnical and geoscience design section improving design delivery and innovation to construction projects. Special skills are required to service the significant detailed design projects within a contractor design and build environment (hence the candidate must have a proven track record with working directly with and for civil contractors within the United Kingdom)
If you would like any more information and would like to discuss further please don’t hesitate in contacting James Dawson – Director – on 01274 505696 / 07850602097 or email your CV to james.dawson@pmdrs.co.uk or office@pmdrs.co.uk or visit the website www.pmdrs.co.uk to see all live roles.