Head of Design and Engineering

Description

• Monitor project performance, identifying risk early and driving continuous improvement
• Lead and manage the national Design & Engineering function, including regional and major project leadership teams
• Develop and implement a national design and engineering strategy aligned to wider business objectives
• Develop and manage design and engineering budgets in collaboration with Pre-Contract and Operations
• Oversee design planning, consultant selection, value engineering and performance management
• Provide governance to ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, quality and sustainability standards
• Build high-performing teams through leadership, mentoring, succession planning and talent development
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and industry bodies, promoting technical leadership and best practice
• Establish and maintain robust design, engineering and technical frameworks, standards and processes
• Drive innovation, including digital engineering, smart technologies and low-carbon solutions

Requirements

• Substantial experience in a senior design and engineering leadership role or 5 years in a related executive position
• Chartered Engineer status
• Degree (or higher) in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience working in customer-facing, complex project environments
• The ability to influence at Executive and Board level
• Strong knowledge of design management, engineering delivery and digital engineering
• Extensive experience leading design and engineering functions at senior level

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape the future of design, engineering and innovation across a major organisation
• Competitive executive remuneration and benefits package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance