Business Manager - Signalling

Salary / Rate:

GBP 60,000.00 

Location:

West Midlands 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Signalling and Telecoms 

Date Posted:

20/11/2008 

Reference:

NESTrack-48754 

We are looking for a Business Manager - Signalling to work for a large railways organisation based in Birmingham. You will provide national business leadership to the Signalling teams in the companies Consulting Rail Division. The Business Manager will be expected to develop consultancy services to deliver and improve business excellence in accordance the companies Consulting business plan.
Requirements
�Leadership skills and ability to inspire staff
�Proven track record in the management of profit & loss
�Proven ability to establish and maintain profitable relationships with key clients
�Lead business development strategy for Signalling. Working with the Business Development Manager and bid support team to deliver business plan targets
�Leadership in the training, mentoring and development of staff to achieve appropriate professional qualifications and career ambitions
�Must be prepared to travel and work away from home
�Able to lead and inspire excellence in project performance
�Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels within the business
Responsibilities
�Full profit & loss accountability for Signalling and assigned contracts and projects
�Developing and managing financial forecast for short, medium and long term business performance
�Provide direction and leadership to deliver growth through existing and new business opportunities
�Liaise with the Associate Director, Technical Director and Design Managers to develop and deliver the business plan
�Develop, maintain and own client relationships ito raise brand awareness. Promote long term relationships and secure profitable new business
�Work collaboratively with other Business Managers to develop and deliver excellence in business and project performance.
�Provide direction and leadership to deliver planned growth, recruitment, training and mentoring of staff.
�Support Design Managers in human resource management activities.
�Development and implementation of a continuous improvement process to promote best practice throughout the company.
�Providing direction and support during the bidding process, including resource management, applying knowledge of client relationships and commercial understanding
�Create and maintain clear lines of communication and conduct regular staff briefings
�Line Management responsibilities for Signalling Design Office Managers
�Successful delivery of all contract commitments to technical quality, budget and programme.
�Support senior management team in delivering strategic change and organisational development.
�Resource management in line with secured work and business plan objectives.
�Attend Senior Management meetings reporting on the business performance.
�Fulfilling all duties required of a Senior Manager with respect to statute, safety, quality, environment, operating excellence, the selection and development of staff, organisational planning.
�Undertake regional management activities as directed
The Individual
�Significant experience in business management, with experience in a consultancy services environment in a senior position
�BSc, BEng, MSc Electrical Engineering desirable. Civil Engineering
�CEng, MIRSE or FIRSE desirable. MICE, MIStructE, FICE or FIStructE
�Full Driving Licence