Define and implement a strategy to develop, and deliver design transportation activity with accountability for order intake/sales, pipeline, project delivery, financial performance, design team development and management
Development and implementation of a departmental strategy and plan, aligned with the strategic goals of the company and market domain
Maintain relationship and regular contact with Clients, Partners, Subcontractors - accurately identifying needs and effectively finding and negotiating solutions to meet them. Represent the wider company effectively and introduce other staff.
Develop business, by maintaining awareness of current issues and trends in the market, anticipating projects. Oversee the identification, preparation and/or negotiation of commercial offers and contracts (eg strategy, financials, technical aspects) - balancing the need for a competitive bid whilst achieving targeted levels of profitability
Ensure that project and departmental budgets are accurately forecast, monitored and regularly reviewed (including also equipment, training, resources). Also responsible for workload planning, payment approvals etc
Manage, recruit and develop human resources to meet the needs of the department, ensuring well-being and professional development of staff and supporting them in their career path within Egis by providing feedback and guidance, opportunities for growth and professional development. Effectively communicate goals and performance targets, engage others in achieving these, monitor performance and address issues of non-performance in a timely manner
Ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction of all projects in the department, in-line with company processes, including performance and risk management. Ensure work is delivered to a high standard and within budget and in agreed timescale
Understand and oversee the design production needs and priorities and ensure that they are allocated and delivered accordingly.
Coordinate with other departments of the Egis Group as necessary (eg to facilitate transfer of knowledge/experience)
Be an active member of the company management team, driving the company success and contributing to continuous improvement including operational and corporate functions an in-line with group and local procedures and processes
Seek to improve the efficiency of company processes, see opportunities, be open-minded to listening and exploring new avenues
Adhere to company processes and respect the structures and roles of staff
Consistently act as a positive role model and challenge others to do the same
Support the company vision and engage in it
Openly celebrate company, and individual, success and effort
Represent the wider company effectively with customers/partners, and introduce other staff
Treat everyone with courtesy and respect, even in difficult circumstances
Actively work for the interests of the team, sharing knowledge, contacts and information
Accept compromise to make team decisions and subsequently support the decision
Effectively manage the internal co-ordination required to formulate teams and demonstrate a mature and balanced approach to managing conflict in the team