Location
Derby, Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
To be responsible for the technical, commercial and line management of TÜV Rheinland Risktec’s rail consultancy team.
The Team Leader role would typically be an additional responsibility for a Senior or Principal Engineer. The time taken to deliver the role is expected to account for approximately 50% of working time, with the remainder being spent undertaking work in line with the Senior or Principal Engineer job description.
Derby, UK. Office-based, with flexible (home) working arrangements upon agreement with line manager
Job Description
Technical management:
- Coordinate and monitor the distribution and priority of tasks within the team to manage team members’ workload and meet project delivery dates.
- Oversee technical aspects of all work being delivered under the Risktec M05 banner, predominantly by rail consultancy team members but also by staff from other teams, ensuring that work is in-line with the client’s expectations and is to a high level of quality in accordance with the QMS.
Commercial management:
- Using the business systems (primarily BCS), monitor the performance of the team in relation to operating budgets, goals and objectives, and report this to the Business Manager and Local Field Manager as required.
- Oversee commercial aspects of team members’ work, including proposals/quotations and the delivery of projects on time and on budget.
- Work with the Sales Team, Business Manager and Local Field Manager to:
- Secure the work required to achieve revenue and profit budgets (for example by ensuring that high quality, competitive proposals are prepared by team members in a timely manner).
- Monitor market trends and identify business opportunities for the sales team to follow up on.
- Provide input to sales and business development strategy, such as identifying key clients and service offerings.
Line management:
- Motivate team membership through effective leadership and management techniques.
- Communicate relevant information, instructions, objectives, and feedback to team members, both individually and collectively (through team meetings).
- Prepare job descriptions, initiate hiring processes, evaluate applicants and undertake interviews, prepare job offers and coordinate the new starter process.
- Decide on promotions and negotiate other role and contractual changes with employees.
- Oversee the time management, attendance and leave bookings of team members.
- Follow and document performance and development review processes.
- Contribute to salary and bonus review processes.
- Coordinate and provide appropriate training measures to new and existing team members as required.
- Lead by example and be a role model for your team.
Key Behaviours
- Autonomy and strategic problem solving:
- In a team leader role, autonomy extends beyond basic self-direction to encompass strategic problem-solving skills. This involves not only identifying and addressing immediate operational challenges but also foreseeing potential future issues and developing proactive strategies.
- Expectations include conducting thorough investigations into multifaceted problems that could span across various domains like human resources, project management, and process optimization
- Advanced preparation and meticulous attention to detail:
- The role requires a high level of preparation, especially when communicating critical business information to your team and/or management.
- The ability to concisely yet comprehensively present relevant information is crucial.
- A focus on financial details is essential, with an expectation of not only accuracy but also the ability to interpret and explain financial data in a manner that informs strategic decisions.
- This role also requires staying abreast of the latest industry trends and market conditions to ensure that all presented information is current and relevant.
What we can offer you?
- Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
- Profit share subject to company performance
- A package of benefits: private medical care, group life insurance, workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, Salary sacrifice options
- Work in a friendly, diverse and high-qualified team with positive and cooperative working atmosphere
- International environment and daily usage of foreign languages
- Direct communication and no formal dress code
- Employee referral program
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Insurance packages and health care
Insurance packages and health care
We are proud to save lives with what we do. Our employees' physical and mental well-being is just as important to us! We will be happy to provide details of our insurance and health care packages during our personal interview.
Employee training and development
Employee training and development
We live by "Precisely right" as the core of our company DNA. Constantly growing with one another and learning from each other is hence a self-evident feature to us!
Bonus programs
We believe in paying for performance by rewarding successes. Let's talk about the details of our bonus programs during the personal interview.
Employee discounts
Exclusive employee offers at appealing conditions are just one of the great advantages we offer. Please ask for details during a personal interview.
Flexible working hours
Balancing your private and professional life isn't always easy: Family matters, personal needs, traffic or simply one’s very own energy cycle – Our flexible working hours support your style!
Positive working atmosphere
Positive working atmosphere
Isn't it tempting to work for an established, meaningful corporation with a rich tradition? Here's the even better news: We also want work to be fun!
Employee events
Employee events
Building. Memories. Together. Various employee events are awaiting you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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