Practice manager engineering

We are currently working with a major global consultancy as they look at add a Practice Manager (Engineering) to their South East division in Epsom, Surrey. As an Engineering Practice Manager you will lead, inspire and develop the consultancy #39;s Design Advanced Technology team in the South East. Stepping into this rewarding leadership role in a supportive team, your decisions will cultivate the success of their Design and Advanced Technology Practice, playing a significant role in developing their diverse, 220-strong team. With your hands-on and forward-thinking leadership, they #39;ll have the right people and strategic plans to achieve their ambitious growth targets. You must have an engineering delivery background or an understanding of engineering delivery on major projects. You #39;ll effectively identify and anticipate challenges, offering solutions you might have gained in your consultancy or client-side experience. You #39;ve probably inspired and motivated a diverse team, showcasing leadership qualities. This role is about leading by example. But. What matters most is your mindset. You #39;ll have to be comfortable being uncomfortable - adaptable and ready to step out of your comfort zone to solve complex problems. Navigating multifaceted relationships working closely with internal and external clients across Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities and Development, and Water demands a genuinely collaborative, open and respectful approach - you #39;ll take your team and clients with you. Your responsibilities will include: Lead a skilled, diverse team; enhancing the consultancy #39;s reputation for innovation and technical quality on key projects. Help set the strategic direction of the practice with the Leadership Team, and plan and assign resources to deliver on it. Inspire, train, and retain team members, encouraging their growth and strategically strengthening the Practice. Be the go-to person for communication and support. Own key regional business metrics and contribute to winning local and national projects through direct client engagement and bid participation across all markets. Seek more business from existing clients, offer technical expertise for business development, and innovate service offerings; ensuring Net Zero is baked in. Enhance the consultancy #39;s partnership with their Global Technical Centre in India for better service delivery. Key requires for this role are as follows: A leader who excels at motivating teams, welcomes innovation and inspiring growth. Quick to establish credibility and build relationships with senior industry figures, communicating effectively across all levels. Has a history of successfully managing the design phase of large projects, with a knack for expanding client relationships and securing new projects. Demonstrates strong project management and business skills, taking charge of project teams, finances, and client communications. Informed about new trends, technologies, and best practices to keep us ahead in our markets. Holds Chartered Status. Company benefits include 25 days of holiday with the option to purchase an additional fifeen or to sell up to five, income protection, paid professional subscriptions, flexible working arrangements, life assurance (four times annual salary) and bespoke tailored benefits personal to you. This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business