Head of Civil and Structural in Immingham

Due to the continued expansion of our operations, OLG are seeking a Head of Civil and Structural who will be responsible for leading the Civil and Structural Department within OLG. The role will support the delivery of OLG integrated engineering offering and overall strategic objectives by ensuring efficient delivery and improvement across the functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established family run business with over 40 years’ experience within the engineering industry. The successful candidate will be based within the Company’s Immingham Head Office.

The key duties of the post are as follows:

• Overall management of the Civil and Structural department across multiple locations.
• Provide daily line management to the Civil and Structural department and assist with setting workload and objectives for individuals.
• Provide effective scheduling and utilisation of labour.
• Champion OLG culture and values within the Civil and Structural department.
• Lead and drive the implementation of initiatives from concept through to operation within the department.
• Review, develop and implement the necessary systems to effectively and efficiently manage the Civil and Structural department.
• Provide discipline specific input into tenders and proposals as required.
• Promote new initiatives to clients and third parties as required.
• Monitor performance of the department and where appropriate seek feedback from customers to ensure ongoing organisational learning across the function.
• Regular liaison with customer focal points and attendance at key meetings as required.
• Contribute to periodic risk reviews and develop strategies that mitigate exposure to both internal and external risks.
• Support the business to identify, evaluate and select appropriately skilled piping and mechanical personnel in line with the business recruitment strategy.
• Conduct and support competency assessment of civil and structural personnel.
• Support the personal development of all Civil and Structural personnel, including the undertaking of appraisals in line with OLGs Personnel Appraisal procedure.
• Provide positive engagement across all levels of the company to achieve business HSE KPIs.
• Support the business to build and implement appropriate engineering processes and procedures.
• Maintain regular contact and dialog with the Engineering Director highlighting any issues, concerns or areas for improvement.

Professional Qualifications / Relevant Experience

• MEng Degree or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil or Structural is preferable.
• Challenge the norm and how things are done to deliver better results for all stakeholders.
• Ten years’ experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Must have good working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, diligence and self-discipline.
• Delivery focused and committed to achievement of Project/Company goals.

Key Competencies

• Accepts ownership, is accountable and delivers on commitments.
• Self-motivated with no supervision.
• Business driven.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary £70,000 to £90,000 dependent on experience.
• Pension - 10% employer contribution.
• Medical Insurance.
• Discount shopping portal.
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Generous company sick pay scheme.
• Mobile phone.

About us

Established in 1982 in Immingham as an Engineering Consultancy to the local petrochemical refineries, we now operate from five locations across the UK providing engineering consultancy, design, fabrication, project management and recruitment services to the oil and gas, nuclear, renewables, biochemical and food industries nationwide.