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Civil Engineering Manager

Employer
Lethaby & Cook
Location
Central London / Home Based
Salary
£80,000 -£100,000 per annum, plus pension, healthcare & bonus
Closing date
15 May 2021
Reference
3524

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Sector
Highways & transport jobs
Function
Management
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A major European consultancy is looking for a commercially astute civil engineer to play a key role in their U.K. expansion. Our client is a highly credible player employing over 3500 staff internationally looking for a senior level civil engineer with managerial and business development experience. It provides exceptional career potential, organic growth will be complimented by company acquisition in which you play a key role. The practice has a high level of technical expertise, receiving industry recognition for designing and delivering complex major projects globally within the  highways, rail, water resources and tunnelling sectors.

Working alongside the UK director you will be identifying and helping to secure new work, predominantly focused on highways, rail, tunnelling and heavy civil engineering infrastructure projects. This entails researching sectors and targeting companies, studying project delivery models and procurement routes, tracking project opportunities, client presentations and preparation of fee proposals.  You will provide input at a strategic level and in in the identification of potential company acquisitions, plus assistance during due diligence stages prior to buyout. More broadly, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects in a client facing capacity. 

You should have a technical grounding and detailed knowledge of the UK’s civil engineering sector. You will need a consulting engineering background, encompassing topics such as bid management, proposals, fee negotiation, framework agreements or design and build partnerships. C More generally your work as an engineer must have included developing and winning new business, either as part of your function or in a dedicated capacity. Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to forge effective long-term relationships with existing and potential clients. A good academic background is essential. Chartership is desirable as is an MBA, however, more importance is being placed on a relevant track record and talent.      

Company

Lethaby & Cook’s civil engineering division places engineers and engineering managers with a high level of technical expertise. Our strength is our ability to present opportunities across a wider spectrum of employers who appoint civil and structural professionals.

Our clients include developers, design and build contractors, civil and structural consulting practices, insurers, client organisations and operating companies, loss adjusters, project managers, not for profit organisations, forensic engineers and more besides. By understanding how and where skills and experience can flourish we offer opportunities worth considering and candidates with real potential.

We place permanent and contract professionals and our recruiters are some of the most experienced to be found in their sectors. To find out more about current and forthcoming vacancies, or to discuss the next step in your career progression please do not hesitate to make contact by phone or email. We will always treat your enquiry and any information you may provide in the strictest confidence.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 8563 0596
Location
Barons Court
Hammersmith
London
W6 8RH
GB

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