Head of Business Line -Technical Services

Head of Business Line - Technical Services Job Details

Category: D - MANAGEMENT - D1 - Management, BU

Job opening title: Head of Business Line - Technical Services

Job type: Non fixed term

Profile

What will you be doing?

• Own the performance of a portfolio of projects and deliver the Business Plan for the profit centre.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
• Collaborate with functional teams to secure the right people, tools, and capabilities - now and for future demand.
• Champion Quality and HSE standards, promoting a 'Right First Time' and 'Zero Harm' culture.
• Drive project performance through regular reviews, using data and dashboards to resolve risks and improve outcomes.
• Build strong customer relationships, engaging directly to support successful delivery where needed.
• Work with Sales to shape opportunities and win new business aligned with the Business Plan.
• Align with Finance to track performance and provide clear, data-driven insights.
• Report on revenue, margin, and cost performance, taking action to address any gaps.
• Oversee resource planning and order book alignment to ensure optimal delivery capacity.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to steer overall business performance, risks, and growth plans.
• Lead continuous improvement and support the long-term development and sustainability of the Business Line.

What are we looking for?

Required Attributes:

• HND or Degree in relevant Engineering or Manufacturing discipline
• IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 19443) and working knowledge of IMS systems
• Technical knowledge of the area of the business (engineering, manufacturing, site management) (5+ years' experience) and experience of planning resources, workload management.
• Good knowledge of performance management techniques (LEAN, Six Sigma)
• Experience in highly regulated industries. Experience of Nuclear industry is highly desirable.
• Have very good understanding of finance, budget, and cost management
• A comprehensive understanding of the health, safety and environmental requirements of managing project (incl. CDM regulation)
• Experience and understanding of commercial and contract management (incl. NEC, FIDIC, adhoc, etc.)

Desired Attributes:

• Project management Certification
• CSCS Managers and Professionals Test
• Member of an appropriate professional body or working towards (CIOB, APM, PMI etc.)
• Extensive experience of managing engineering, manufacturing, supply of equipment and site work, maintenance work projects (NEC, FIDIC etc) of £10M+
• Ability to oversee tenders and to evaluate price estimates.
• General understanding of main codes and standards used in the nuclear industry and their respective areas (eg. ASME, RCC, ISO 3834, ISO 1090, etc.)

Personal Characteristics:

• Confident, with strong presentation and communication skills
• Driven and resilient, with a positive, solutions-focused mindset
• Energetic and engaging, with natural enthusiasm and impact
• Innovative thinker, open to new approaches
• Assertive and results-oriented

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel - learn a new language
• Generous family leave

Job Location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel

25%

Job Family

Standard

Minimum Level of Education Required

Bachelor

Minimum Level of Experience Required

Experienced

Reference Number

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