Job Description
As the Energy sector in Volker group grows, we have an exciting opportunity to expand our team with a new Technical Director of EHV electricity transmission projects.
The role, reporting to the Sector Director for Energy, would be responsible for leading technical development and delivery across all EHV cable projects in the regulated and non-regulated sectors.
Projects vary from full EPC schemes in the regulated sector for National Grid, to civils only in the regulated and non-regulated sectors acting in a tier 1 Principal Contractor role and in a tier 2 subcontractor role.
Our projects are situated all over the UK and the successful candidate must be prepared and able to support projects and site teams across this geography. We have head offices in Preston and central London with area offices elsewhere in the UK and a new dedicated Energy division office to be opened in 2025, which the successful candidate will be involved in the decision-making process on location.
With steady controlled growth contained within our business plan out to 2030, the role will be at the forefront of expanding the existing team's success into a significant contractor in the market.
The Technical Director will be responsible for the technical support, compliance, and development of our portfolio of works, through preconstruction, to delivery and handover, with support from Operations Managers covering our HDD specialist business, Operations Manager for EHV transmission, and Commercial Manager.
Operational Performance
* Lead, develop and implement a clear strategy for successful delivery performance.
* Work with the Energy Operations Director to drive success for the division.
* Support the development of a training strategy for upskilling resources reallocated from other business unit sectors to become skilled in delivering EHV works as revenue grows.
* Provide accurate and timely Board reporting and guide the Operations Director in dealings at Board level.
* Ensure effective planning at all stages in accordance with IMS and commercial plans.
About you
* Innovative mindset with the ability to optimise resources to achieve both short-term goals and long-term sustainability.
* Outcome-focused, out-performance driven, and committed to delivering customer expectations and required outcomes.
* Effective decision maker that takes accountability for their aspects of a project/portfolio, including health, safety, wellbeing, environment, time, quality, cost (profit margin), customer satisfaction, staff retention, and progression.
* Experience in a similar or related role with previous involvement through the two-stage project delivery.
* Experience of collaborating with and influencing customers, key stakeholders, partners, suppliers, and staff at all levels.
* Commercially astute with an understanding of how business decisions impact the bottom line.
* Inclusive with the ability to build a culture of innovation, embrace new ideas, continuously improve ways of working, and step outside the comfort zone.
* Degree or equivalent in civil or electrical engineering preferred.
Why work with us?
VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin is able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
* Private medical care
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
* Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
* Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance programme
* Mental health, physical health, and financial support
* 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion, and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion, and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
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Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed.
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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