**Description** Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution. The Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section (civils) and resources within a global practice or regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service. + Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. + Responsible for profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals. + Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section. + Provide expert level technical, design guidance and support. + Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. + Manage department budget and expenditure of funds. + Prepare and present work load and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers. + Recruitment, development, training and retention of staff. + Responsible for conducting performance evaluation for department staff. + Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department. + Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to staff. + Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff. + Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence. + Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. + Responsible for maintaining compliance with equal employment opportunity initiatives. + Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff. + Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff. + Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department. + Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff. + Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence. + Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies. + Performs other duties as assigned + Complies with all policies and standards **Qualifications** + Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management Required + Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable. + Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients. + Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. + Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective. + Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). **Job** Engineering **Primary Location** GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham **Other Locations** GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 20 % of the Time **Req ID:** 252934 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JA #UKO