Head of Civil Engineering

Head of Civil Engineering

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 + Benefits
Start date: Q1 2025

Turner Lovell is currently recruiting for a Head of Civil Engineering to join a rapidly expanding engineering design consultant and grid connection contractor. Our client is renowned for delivering exceptional solutions within the power, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

You will play a pivotal role in growing the team, improving service offerings, and leading the business towards becoming the go-to provider of civil and structural design solutions for high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a large civil engineering and design division as well as contractors to ensure strong performance and continuous development.
• Manage and maintain high-quality delivery of civil and structural engineering design services, including ISO certification audits and civil project management services across all projects.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships with DNOs, grid connection customers, and energy developers.
• Provide dynamic leadership to a team of professionals, mentoring and coaching team members and providing challenging career goals.
• Lead tender development, contract negotiations, and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for the management of operational and financial performance, including budget forecasting, reporting, and overseeing business development activities.
• Play a key role in the development of the company brand, culture, and processes as part of the senior leadership team.

Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within civil and structural engineering.
• A track record delivering projects within the power, electricity, or renewable energy sectors.
• Proven ability to manage civil engineering design projects and lead a multidisciplinary team to successful delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of business development or client relationship management.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations.
• A qualified individual, ideally chartered with The Institution of Structural Engineers (ISE) or The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a focus on team development and driving high performance.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking business that's leading the way in civil and structural design for high voltage electrical infrastructure projects. If you are ready to make an impact in a key leadership position, apply today to take the next step in your career.

For more information or to apply, please contact Anusha Gopalan via email at anusha.gopalan@turnerlovell.com or call +44 2046027660.