UK- Head of Construction

Crawford & Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a candidate for a position in International Construction. The role involves developing technical expertise, generating business opportunities, and managing staff effectively. The ideal applicant should have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven record in achieving financial targets. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the division's success while ensuring compliance with corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Reputation for technical excellence within the UK and international markets.
• Strong technical background with good understanding of global construction markets.
• Excellent technical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical expertise within the International Construction Division.
• Generate new business for the team.
• Ensure timely resolution of complaints.
• Manage staff resources and employee development.

Skills

Technical understanding of the market

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to interpret financial reports

Proven track record of achieving financial targets

Job description

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The job holder will have responsibility for International Construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and promote a culture of high-level technical expertise and standards within the International Construction Division.
• Generate new business for self and other members of the International Construction and Engineering team.
• Ensure active and timely resolution of complaints, in accordance with company procedures.
• Work with the Operations Manager, International Construction & Engineering (ICE), in managing staff resources, employee development, and performance levels in line with business needs.

Functional Knowledge

• Identify new business opportunities and generate revenue growth.
• Gather and respond to client feedback.
• Manage staff effectively and provide internal and external feedback.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Respond promptly to internal and external information requests.
• Deliver financial targets.

Background, Experience & Qualifications

• Reputation for technical excellence within the UK and international markets.
• Strong technical background with good understanding of global construction markets.
• Excellent technical and presentation skills.

Key Skills and Behaviours

• Maintain and develop technical expertise to enhance credibility and reputation.
• Identify market trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Assist in new business generation where appropriate.
• Serve as a technical reference point on international construction issues.
• Build strong relationships with clients based on technical excellence and understanding client needs.
• Support effective corporate governance and comply with all corporate requirements.
• Manage personal WIP, accounts receivable, and supplier processing in collaboration with the Operations Manager, ICE.
• Contribute to business continuity planning.
• Engage in continuous self-development and training.
• Support the financial performance of the division to meet global technical services targets.
• Demonstrate knowledge of FSA procedures and TCF initiatives.
• Bill a minimum number of chargeable hours at the correct rate, as per targets.
• Communicate regularly with the team about corporate and departmental updates.

Behaviours

• Maintain a customer-focused approach to develop and sustain client relationships.
• Act with integrity aligning with company values.
• Communicate effectively across all levels.
• Build positive relationships within and across teams.
• Be solution-oriented and proactive in delivering targets.
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in management style.

Skills

• Good technical understanding of the market.
• Ability to interpret financial reports.
• Proven track record of achieving financial targets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.