Function Manager (Structures) at SMEC

Job description

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Function Manager (Structures) to join a leading infrastructure consultancy and contribute to the growth and development of a business with a reputation for technical excellence and strong client relationships.

Level reports to

Functional General Manager (Structures)

Function Group

Structures

Primary Purpose of Level

This position is responsible for the development of the functional business in the region. The position is responsible for business planning, marketing, profitability, resource management, project execution and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• With a minimum of 10 years of practical experience in the Structures discipline, your key responsibilities will include:
• Developing business strategies for the section in conjunction with SMEC business objectives and the overall national and company strategic objectives
• Marketing within the region as well as focusing on key clients who have a national impact
• Proactive approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from key clients
• Responsible of the commercial overview of all functional group projects. This includes financial management, client liaison and contract administration of the selected projects
• Developing and maintaining key client relationships in the sector
• Submission of Expression Of Interest (EOIs) and Proposals
• Responsible for the overview of proposals submitted by the functional team
• Managing the functional overhead, proposal and marketing budgets
• Winning and delivering Structures projects
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget
• Ensuring all resource processes are functioning within the team for each employee; timesheets are completed, data sheets produced, CV’s kept up to date
• Monitoring staff utilisation levels to ensure staff are fully utilised
• Ensuring projects are adequately resourced in terms of numbers and capabilities
• Developing and maintaining internal contacts within SMEC South Africa to source appropriate skills
• Developing and maintaining training and mentoring systems for staff in Structures. This includes but is not limited to:
• Keeping them informed
• Providing advice on suitable training and any opportunities
• Planning career paths
• Maintaining professional ethics and professional standards of behaviour
• Developing a training plan within the team
• Ensuring documentation, reporting and communication is appropriately achieved
• Managing or being part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver project milestones
• Mentoring and challenging staff
• Responsible for assigning Project Directors and Project Managers on projects and monitoring their performance
• Working with the CAD team and offering suggestions and advice on how the team can better service the Structures team
• Working directly with the Functional General Manager on issues of national utilisation, knowledge management and process control related to the Structures division
• Utilising and working with Chief Technical Principal in Structures where applicable in the region
• Cross selling other SMEC groups when opportunity arises
• Mentoring and developing quality project management resources within the region’s business
• Monthly reporting to management
• Keeping staff informed - regular group meetings and team updates
• Strictly adhering to SMEC’s Management System (MS), quality standards and HSE procedures

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

Suitable applicants will have/ be:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited University
• Post graduate qualification in Structural Engineering is desirable
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience in the Structures discipline
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
• Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA)
• Ability to market and develop relationships
• Implementation of sound principles in project management, risk management and financial management
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary input into opportunities and projects
• Willingness and ability to work with Web based financial systems to extract and analyse group performance (BST)
• Knowledge of Design processes
• Knowledge of industry trends and advances
• Ability to write effectively and furnish reports and to prepare business development materials including proposals
• Demonstrated ability to successfully undertake and deliver client’s TOR
• Hands on experience in delivering within project based budgets and timelines
• Recognised expertise in one or more fields nationally
• Consistently produces concept and feasibility designs/solutions that clearly differentiate us from our competitors nationally
• Technical Reviewer on large or complex projects
• Influential member of relevant national industry committee
• Frequent presenter at National conferences; generates opportunities for others
• Known to large number of key national Clients and their “first choice” for advice
• Proven innovation on projects which is subsequently cascaded and built upon
• Coordination and development of innovation on a functional/national basis
• Able to drive technical input to bids and provide clear USPs in technological field