City, Aberdeen Team Recruitment Ltd

We are recruiting a Head of Structural & Civils for our client in Aberdeen.

This is a full time staff position.

This is a key role to lead the Structural & Civils team as we continue our growth journey. You will be accountable for maintaining technical excellence in delivery, ensuring consistency of approach, and developing the team to achieve the company's strategic aims in line with the Core Values. You will report directly to the Engineering Director.

• Provide functional line management to the Structural/Civil department.
• Provide technical support to projects/workscopes, as required.
• Manage overall discipline across projects/teams to utilise resources effectively and efficiently
• Carry out periodical and regular audits/'health checks' on projects and deliverables to monitor consistency and quality of output
• Champion a culture of technical innovation within the Structural/Civil department
• Provide discipline specific input into tenders and proposals as required.
• Review, develop and implement the necessary systems to effectively and efficiently manage Structural/Civil department.
• Support the business to build, implement and improve appropriate engineering processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance to applicable/up to date standards, regulations, codes and procedures
• Prepare estimates and scopes of work, where required, for new work.
• Carry out competency reviews, as required, in line with the competency management process.
• Liaise regularly with clients/customers and develop working relationships
• Monitor performance of department and, where appropriate, seek feedback from customers to ensure ongoing organisational learning across the function.
• Maintain regular contact and dialog with Engineering Manager and Engineering Director highlighting issues, concerns or areas for improvement.

DESIRED QUALITIES / QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry with UK bachelor's degree (or equiv.) in appropriate Eng. subject.
• Experienced Engineer with sound technical background and expertise.
• Experience in selection of applicable codes, practices, standards and statutory documentation.
• Competent in the direction and organisation of discipline team within repair order, minor modification and project environments
• Competent in the commercial, contractual, and administrative aspects of Engineering.
• Competent in all aspects of discipline design (including multi-discipline) and use of analytical methods.
• Competent in quality control and engineering procedures
• Excellent attention to detail, diligence, and self-discipline
• Delivery focused and committed to achievement of project/company goals
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly motivated and self-reliant with excellent teamworking skills