Head of Structures - Buildings

Job Description

Head of Structures Buildings Chennai Permanent Do you enjoy working in an international environmentDo you thrive in enabling collaboration across borders and developing skilled and motivated peopleAre you ready to enhance the professional abilities of our Structures teamThen this could be the next step in your career Set the direction for Buildings Structures team in India We have been growing substantially the last few years and the Structural team currently counts with nearly 60 employees. As one of the Head of Section for Buildings Structures in India, you will be a vital part of our network of buildings structures specialists. We are more than 130 team members working alongside our customers on some of worlds most prestigious projects in buildings structure design. You will have day-to-day collaboration with colleagues in all COWIs buildings structures network. A key component of your work will be to enable, promote and grow collaboration across COWI by building relationships and trust with key stakeholders within the COWI network. Your ability to cultivate and sustain a collaborative culture within the team by living and promoting COWIs values will be the cornerstone for effective delivery of the portfolio of building projects being undertaken in the team. You are expected to actively participate in the development and empowerment of team members for them, and the team, to fulfil their potential. The team is expected to grow through delivery of high-quality services within Structural engineering and BIM (Building Information Modelling). On a day-to-day basis, you will: Direct and supervise a diverse team of engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to create a positive work environment Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within COWIs building network to grow the pipeline of work and to maximize the opportunities for repeated business Develop the professional skills of the team in collaboration with line managers and specialists including setting goals and objectives for your team aligned with COWIs strategy Manage and plan resource allocation between projects, by setting the right project teams - both for the projects, and the personal development of the team members Oversee all organizational and staff related matters for the team, including recruitment In close collaboration with key stakeholders, develop the strategy for growth of the team, tying into COWIs overall strategic goals Support proposals for project opportunities in compliance with business guidelines and development of client propositions Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future Like us, you believe that effective leadership comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and safe dialogue, and you coach your people to reach their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback. Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, caring and trusting culture in your team. You hold a relevant Bachelor s degree or higher within civil/structural engineering and have 10+ years experience working on large scale, multi-disciplinary buildings, & urban development projects or leadership. Furthermore, you should have: Comprehensive understanding of engineering consulting, including project management, technical proficiency, and client services Previous experience in effectively guiding teams on projects or as line manager Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace Have previous exposure to the Scandinavian market within Buildings Have a proficiency level in English and client base is a plus A place to work and so much more At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity and sometimes even our enthusiasm to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 per cent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play. Got more questions If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out Pierre de Rancourt (SVP & Managing Director) or Gil Moniz Teixeira (Head of Buildings) COWI India. Equal opportunity employer COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #LI-NMGT