Head of Infrastructure Engineering

Director – Infrastructure Engineering UK – Midlands/South East c£Superb salary plus excellent benefits This hugely respected multidisciplinary consultancy with reach across the UK are seeking to make a key appointment to their successful business which has a clear ambition to significantly grow fee income and strengthen its position as a trusted advisor across key markets. They are seeking a Head of Market (Infrastructure) to lead, shape and accelerate this market nationally. Whilst not a technical role the position is more about growth, client and market leadership position. The company see the Infrastructure Market as a critical part of their strategy underpinning:- Energy and Utilities integration, Transport and connectivity infrastructure, strategic land promotion and major development delivery. As the face of Infrastructure for the group you will possess over 20 years` experience in the industry and have the ability to define and lead the Infrastructure market strategy, drive pipeline and conversion, and position the group as a market leader in infrastructure market. There is a significant work winning concentration whilst being supported by a trusted pool of staff. In more detail your responsibilities will focus on:- Market Leadership * Define and implement a clear Infrastructure market strategy * Identify priority sub-sectors (e.g. transport, energy, utilities, public infrastructure) * Build a target client and opportunity map * Lead market insight and positioning activity Work Winning & Pipeline * Take ownership of pipeline generation and conversion * Lead major bids and strategic pursuits * Personally originate high-value opportunities * Drive repeat work and framework positioning Client Leadership * Build and maintain senior-level client relationships * Act as trusted advisor to key clients and stakeholders * Represent the group at industry forums and events Internal Leadership * Work with Market Directors, Regional Directors and discipline leads to: * Align capability to market opportunity * Ensure resource is deployed effectively * Influence (not line manage) multidisciplinary teams * Provide clear market direction across the business Performance & Accountability * Accountable for: * Market revenue growth * Pipeline health * Conversion rates * Report to and represent Infrastructure markets into the Growth Board * Proven track record in infrastructure-related sectors, such as: * Transport (principally highways, some rail) * Energy / power / utilities * Public infrastructure delivery * Demonstrable success in: * Winning work and building pipeline * Leading major client relationships * Operating at a strategic, national level We are keen to hear from individuals with strong market sector exposure within either and engineering consultancies and or contractors. A strong business developer you will have a career steeped in infrastructure and be currently working within a multidisciplinary consultancy. This is a superb opening which offers the opportunity to shape and own a national market and directly influence the practice on strategy and growth with potential succession to board. In return you will be handsomely rewarded with an above industry salary and significant benefits package