**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, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution services. The Section Manager is responsible for managing and providing directional leadership of the section 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 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 the 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 where required and support the department members when required. + Provide support to achieve stated targets and standards for chargeability. + Support the Design Managers to prepare and present work load and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers. + Support the recruitment, development, training and retention of staff. + Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff on an ongoing basis. + Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department as and when required. + Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to staff. + Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads and project managers to secure ongoing future business. + Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence of all department staff. + Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. + Responsible for diversity initiatives. + Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program. + Minimum 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management. + Previous leadership and /or management experience is preferable although not essential + 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. + This position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. + Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective with a detailed appreciation of NEC Contractual arrangements + Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). **Job** Engineering **Primary Location** GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time **Req ID:** 250231 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JA #UKO