Head of Civils (Telecoms)

Ipsum; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Livingston is seeking a Head of Civils to oversee the growth and technical delivery of Civil Engineering activities within the Telecoms division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Civil Engineering projects and a strong focus on safety and compliance. This full-time role offers a chance to develop and implement growth strategies while fostering a skilled engineering team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Option to buy 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development and professional qualifications

24/7 access to virtual GP and mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Track record of success in Civil Engineering projects.
• Member of the Institute of Civil Engineering is desirable.
• IEng/CEng accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical delivery and growth of Civil Engineering activities.
• Drive sales growth and develop sustainable project portfolio.
• Collaborate with HR to develop career pathways for engineering staff.

Skills

Strong Safety performance background

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Experienced in Civil Engineering projects

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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Head of Civils (Telecoms)

Location: Livingston with travel across the UK
Employment type: Full Time, 6-month initial contract with a view to going permanent
Salary: Open to discussion depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

What’s in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it. 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and

• Option to buy 5 additional holidays.
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

The Head of Civil Engineering is responsible for the growth and technical delivery of Civil Engineering activities within the Infrastructure Division (Telecoms).

Driving sales growth and technical expertise to develop our offering, providing leading quality service that achieves our financial targets.

The role holder will ensure the competence of the Engineering resource and will lead the development of the career pathway and competence framework with HR for the function. Working collaboratively with the Directors, Operations and Contract & Project Managers across the division to ensure the provision of Civil Engineering resource supports (in sourced or outsourced) the delivery of their P&L targets

As a Head of Civils you will

Responsible for the technical oversight and growth of the Civil Engineering function within the Infrastructure Division (Telecoms).

• Responsible for winning work and growing a sustainable portfolio of projects to ensure the teams productivity and profitability.
• To support the Operational & Project managers in the delivery of their sub P&L performance against targets.
• To contribute to the exploration of a pan divisional Civil Engineering function across Ipsum group.
• To support M&A activities in identifying suitable target companies that match the required profile.
• To develop a sustainable growth strategy for Civil Engineering works (both insourced and outsourced) for the division.
• To assist HR in the development of the Civil Engineering career pathway and framework competences.
• To monitor and report on performance KPIs to show achievement of the strategic aims and objectives.
• To grow and sustain an active pipeline of opportunities.

About you

Degree or equivalent experience with a strong track record of success
Member of the Institute of Civil Engineering (desired)
IEng/CEng accreditation (desired)
Experienced in the delivery of Civil Engineering projects (Telecoms).
Knowledge of CDM regulations and duties.
Knowledge of industry best practice in the technical discipline.
Strong Safety performance background.
Sound understanding of the application of Civil Engineering in the Infrastructure sectors (Telecoms).

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Next steps

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