Head of Discipline (Tunnel Civil and Underground - London)

Head of Discipline (Tunnel Civil and Underground – London)

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Overview

Head of Discipline – Tunnel, Civil and Underground Engineering. London. Permanent, office/home hybrid working. Create solutions that will enable a better tomorrow. To support the growth of our UK business, we are looking for a Head of Discipline for our Tunnel, Civil and Underground Engineering team. You will manage a team of civil and structural engineers as part of our UK&I Tunnel, Civil and Underground Engineering discipline management team. Staff design solutions for tunnel and below ground structures across water, rail, utilities, highways and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil and structural engineers within the Tunnel, Civil and Underground Engineering discipline, with responsibility for technical and professional development, performance management and coaching outside of project work.
• Align capability and capacity of the office team with wider discipline needs, ensuring effective day-to-day utilization of time and skills. Lead recruitment in line with discipline growth strategy.
• Collaborate with the Lower Thames Crossing project team to align skills and integration.
• Support the Discipline Leadership Team by modelling leadership, promoting a high-performance, diverse and inclusive culture.

As an experienced tunnel, civil or structural engineer, you will also:

• Provide technical leadership across current projects.
• Maintain custodianship of heavy civil engineering competencies, apply best practices, and direct technical innovations.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, deliver training, share knowledge, and support succession planning.
• Promote COWI\’s position through industry involvement, technical publications, and enabling others to participate.
• Provide technical approval of designs and deliverables in line with internal management systems.
• Support business development and contribute to bids and tenders as required.

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent), working toward or having Fellowship of a professional body.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or MSc in Civil Engineering (with tunnel/structural focus) or equivalent degree.
• Experience in a similar role with technical, commercial, business development and line management responsibilities.
• Experience in major or complex heavy civils projects in the UK & Ireland or internationally at senior/leadership level.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and application of sector codes for highways, rail, energy and water.
• Understanding of construction and site processes, including shaft/tunnel construction, micro-tunnelling, water/wastewater treatment, historic structures, asset management, foundations and rail structures.
• Experience guiding project teams and delivering technical outputs as client’s or contractor’s designer.
• Proven people leadership, communication, and ability to engage and develop civil, structural and tunnel engineers.

Benefits and Culture

We value differences and development and foster an environment of belonging. We aim to move our customers toward sustainability, with a focus on reducing fossil-based projects and growing revenue from sustainable activities. We offer:

• 28 days of holiday plus bank/public holidays
• Formal development plans and yearly promotion opportunities
• Private health care for you and dependents
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Annual fees paid for membership of two Professional Institutions
• Life assurance

Equal Opportunity

COWI is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Next steps If you would like to learn more about the role or what we offer, please contact Ciaran Gilfedder at CIGI@COWI.COM. Learn more about our projects, strategy and culture at www.cowi.com.