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Description

The Technical Director is responsible for the managerial leadership and direction a specific engineering disciplined services, Global Practice project execution of strategic business initiatives, client strategy and development of the team within EMEA. The Technical Director will lead the team/project elements dynamically and profitably based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Manage development and execution of the overall civil and structural team with EMEA in line with project strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.

• Provide direction and support business development efforts in identifying and vetting prospective clients and projects. Responsible for business development activities aligning with business goals.

• Provide leadership to the civil & structural team; direct and coordinate the Department ensuring efficient and cost-effective staff utilization.

• Manage all civil & structural elements in GFS within EMEA-related business development efforts.

• Oversee the development of department tools and workflows to increase efficiency in project execution for the Department.

• Direct oversight and management of Project budget and expenditure of funds.

• Achieve stated targets and standards for Project financial performance.

• Present monthly financial information to leadership, including project revenue forecasts.

• Support strategies for cross-selling engineering services across the organization.

• Responsible for ensuring alignment and support of Regional Office project management development, quality control and resource coordination.

• Safety First leadership within the team and the business, with specific responsibility for CDM compliance in design.

• Oversight of engineering project management (engineering only and EPC projects), including where there are conflicting deadlines between multiple projects and bids in concurrent delivery.

• Accountability for performance of engineering project delivery against budget, schedule, and expected standards.

• Driving of Value Engineering within projects. Performance appraisal and development of design managers and engineering section/department managers.

• Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.

• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.

• Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.

• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.

• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Responsible for diversity initiatives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution and 10 years of related professional experience required

• Qualified membership of the relevant professional body, e.g., ICE, IET.

• Expert at managing projects, including proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.

• Knowledge of technical standards and client specifications is highly desirable.

• IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.

• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including the use of scheduling tools and systems.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong interpersonal, planning, and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Great ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the industry.

• Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location GB-London, UK-London

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 234884

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DM #UKO N/A