JSM Group is a leading engineering and infrastructure organization delivering complex power, energy, utility, and infrastructure projects. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an accomplished Head of Design – Civil to lead our Civil Engineering Design function and play a critical role in the successful delivery of large-scale power and infrastructure projects.
This leadership role will work closely with the Managing Director, clients, project teams, and multidisciplinary design departments to ensure engineering excellence, innovation, and successful project execution across the business.
· Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
· 15+ years of progressive experience in Civil Engineering Design.
· Proven experience leading the civil design function for major power, utility, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
· Strong background in substation civil works, utility infrastructure, and heavy engineering projects.
· Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
· Extensive client-facing experience and stakeholder management capability.
· Strong understanding of civil design deliverables, construction methodologies, and engineering governance.
· Experience managing engineering resources, project schedules, and design budgets.
· Chartered Engineer (CEng), ICE, IStructE, IEI, or equivalent professional accreditation.
· Experience delivering projects within power transmission and distribution environments.
· Familiarity with National Grid, utility, energy, renewable energy, or EPC projects.
· Experience supporting technical bids, business development, and tender management activities.
· The ideal candidate should have strong experience with:
· Lead and manage the Civil Design department across multiple projects and disciplines.
· Serve as the technical authority for all civil engineering design activities.
· Develop and implement engineering design standards, processes, and best practices.
· Review and approve civil engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and design deliverables.
· Ensure designs are compliant with relevant national and international standards, regulations, and client requirements.
· Drive innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Provide technical leadership across a wide range of civil engineering activities including:
· Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team comprising:
· Establish performance objectives and development plans for team members.
· Build a culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
· Support recruitment, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
JSM Group Services Ltd. are a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Our combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking make us a trusted partner for the implementation of next-generation connectivity in energy and communications. Our focus is on building for tomorrow by delivering every day for customers right across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Born in London in 1998, JSM are a founder-led organisation that have maintained a quiet and consistent focus on delivering excellent client outcomes. This ethos has served us well in the past and places us in an ideal position for continued growth today.
