TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

We’re looking for a Technical Director to join our leadership team and play an impactful role in shaping the future of Robert West – the ideal candidate will be a highly experienced engineer who is an excellent leader, strategist and communicator with exceptional technical capabilities.

We have an exciting business strategy to implement, with a strong focus on technical excellence and creativity.  If you’re passionate about growing yourself and others, leading in a creative engineering space and delivering exceptional results in a friendly environment, then this is the role for you!

 

What You’ll Do:

As Technical Director, you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence across the business areas of Rail, Marine & Infrastructure. Your key responsibilities will include:

Leadership:

Lead the «Technical Excellence Team» to ensure technical quality, improve technical capabilities and shape team structures. Encouraging and supporting a culture of personal growth among all our staff.

Support:

Support the team in identifying and managing technical solutions and supervise engineers to develop their skills, enabling them to deliver high-quality solutions.

Strategy:

Work within the Senior Leadership Team, to provide technical input into strategic business decisions. Establish strategies to improve technical quality and delivery efficiency. Devise software, standards, analysis, and design methodology strategies.

Expertise:

Providing expert guidance and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

We anticipate your time being split between change leadership, project technical oversight and expert client advice.  We would also welcome candidates who have an interest in spending a portion of their time undertaking industry research & development.

 
What You Bring:
 
We’re looking for a driven and skilled engineer, with expertise in marine structures and a proactive approach to project responsibility.
 

Qualifications: Chartered Engineer (CEng), Member / Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers

Experience:

You have a firm grasp of the structural engineering fundamentals and can develop solutions from first principles.  You can demonstrate a broad range of technical experience in designing and assessing most, or all the following:

  • Rail structures (bridges, stations, depots, platforms, footbridges, lift shafts, etc.)
  • Marine structures (jetties, quays, wharves, cofferdams, linkspans, etc.)
  • Marine assets (scour protection, outfalls, bulkheads, etc.)
  • Temporary works structures (cofferdams, working platforms, pile gates, etc.)
  • Foundations and retaining structures

Leadership:

Proven ability to inspire and guide teams to achieve exceptional results. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the business and mentoring the next generation of engineers.  You will have experience developing technical strategies, plans and systems to suit an overall business plan.

Problem-Solving Skills: An analytical mindset with a talent for overcoming complex design challenges.

Communication Skills: The ability to convey technical concepts clearly to different audiences.  Experience and ability to report on strategic progress at board level.

Intuition: An intuitive feel for civil engineering, allowing for quick and effective decision-making.

Industry Recognition: Recognised as an expert in your field.

 

Why Join Us?

We’re a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy, offering the perfect blend of challenge, opportunity, and support.  We have been an SME providing great solutions for nearly 50 years.  We are now in the Proes Group of (consulting engineering) companies, based in Madrid, enabling us to share knowledge and collaborate on larger projects than we would otherwise.

Competitive Package: Competitive salary, plus an excellent benefits package.

Flexibility: Hybrid working and work from anywhere, for up to 45 days per year.

Exciting Projects: Be part of high-profile initiatives, working with a talented and collaborative team.

Professional Growth: Access to development opportunities to enhance both technical and leadership skills.

Work-Life Balance: We value our employees and provide a positive, flexible, and supportive work environment.

Join a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal development are at the heart of what we do.

If you’re a Technical Director looking for a new challenge or experienced civil and structural engineer ready to take on a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to london@robertwest.co.uk with «Technical Director» in the subject line.

Robert West Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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