Operations Director- Shrewsbury

My client, a specialist UK based Engineering Consultancy which specialises in Drainage, Civil and Structural Engineering, is searching for an Operations Director to join an established team of Flood Risk and Drainage specialists based in Shrewsbury.

It is essential that applicants have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline including a BSc and/or MSc in a relevant discipline and have achieved or are close to achieving Chartered Status.

Applicants are also required to have experience working for a UK based Consultancy or Local Authority specialising in flood risk or hydrology or GIS or Hydrogeology.

You are also required to have experience managing and mentoring teams, managing projects and preparing bids and developing new business opportunities with Clients.

It is also beneficial for applicants to reside locally as you will be expected to work from the office.

As an Operations Director, you will join a specialist flood risk team based in Shrewsbury. You will be expected to manage, review and check technical work spanning Flood Risk Assessments, Hydrological Assessments, Hydrogeological Assessments, GIS Mapping, Flood Consequence Assessments, Flood Mapping, Surface Water Management Plans and Drainage Strategies.

You will also be expected to;

-Liaise with Clients to discuss project development and progress. You will work with Housing Developers, Investment Companies and Local Authorities.

-Prepare bids and tenders.

-Develop new business opportunities with new and existing Clients.

-You will also have the opportunity to liaise with Clients to promote the services of the Company, including a new in-house developed flood modelling software.

-Assist with Company growth and recruitment of new staff when needed.

This role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package and career development to Board level.

If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris on or email . We have many more vacancies available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.