Director - Ground Engineering

RPS Group Plc; Newport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering consulting firm is seeking a Director to lead growth in its Ground Engineering and Environmental Compliance team in Newport, UK. The role involves driving financial performance, ensuring client satisfaction, and innovating service offerings. The ideal candidate will manage a team of over 15 professionals, aiming for revenue targets and new business development. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence the business direction and contribute to its success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage a team of 15+.
• Experience in driving financial performance and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ground Engineering and Environmental Compliance team in achieving financial goals.
• Develop new business opportunities and manage client satisfaction.

Job description

Job Description

Role Purpose

We are looking to appoint a Director to help lead growth for our UK Ground Engineering and Environmental Compliance team and manage well established teams in England and Wales.

This role combines a mix of duties including maximising financial performance, quality assurance, client satisfaction, and team leadership for an existing team function. Importantly the postholder will play a pivotal role in business development and innovation, guiding the business unit into new markets and service offerings. This is a great opportunity to join our business with an influential role.

What can be achieved in this role

The Director will be expected to deliver financial performance in line with the accountability centre Annual Business Plan, achieving revenue and profit margin targets while improving other key metrics set for growth and our people strategy. Success will also be measured by the growth and retention of key client accounts, the development of new business opportunities, recruitment and the launch of innovative and profitable service offerings. Strong leadership of the 15+ person team is essential to deliver for clients and provide development opportunities for our colleagues.

Relevant facts & figures

The Director leads a team of 15+ people, including up to 4 direct reports comprising Associates and Principal Consultants. The role works alongside fiv...