Section Manager (HV Plant) - Transmission & Distribution (Birmingham, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Section Manager to lead a high-performing team in engineering, architecture, and construction. This role is pivotal in driving business strategy, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to influence and manage change effectively. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of the team while collaborating with talented professionals dedicated to client satisfaction and outstanding service. Join a global leader and make a significant impact in your field!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design and/or project management.
• Strong project management skills and strategic perspective required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the section, ensuring efficient work assignments.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of staff.

Skills

Project Management

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution services.

The Section Manager is responsible for managing and providing directional leadership of the section and resources within a global practice or regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Responsible for the growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.

• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.

• Provide expert level technical & design guidance where required and support the department members when required.

• Provide support to achieve stated targets and standards for chargeability.

• Support the Design Managers to prepare and present work load and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers.

• Support the recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.

• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff on an ongoing basis.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department as and when required.

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

• Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads and project managers to secure ongoing future business.

• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence of all department staff.

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Responsible for diversity initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program.

• Minimum 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management.

• Previous leadership and /or management experience is preferable although not essential

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• This position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective with a detailed appreciation of NEC Contractual arrangements

• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Job Engineering

Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250231

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JA #UKO