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Business Development Director, Civil

Full-time

Hays

Your new company  

A well-established and growing specialist contractor delivering complex geotechnical and ground improvement solutions across Atlantic Canada. Known for technical excellence and a collaborative, performance-driven culture, the business is expanding and looking to strengthen its leadership team.

Your new role  

As Technical Director, you will lead the technical function across a portfolio of geotechnical projects, overseeing design, bidding, and execution. You will play a key role in driving business growth while ensuring technical quality, safety, and operational performance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring the technical team
  • Overseeing design development, submissions, and shop drawings 
  • Supporting bid preparation and contributing to winning work 
  • Driving process improvements and technical excellence
  • Collaborating with operations leadership to deliver projects efficiently 
  • Building strong client and stakeholder relationships
  • Contributing to strategic growth and business development with current and future clients

What you'll need to succeed  

To be considered for this vital and important role, your background should include 

  • 8–10+ years’ experience in a similar leadership role, ideally in a similar industry
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline 
  • Strong background in geotechnical, foundations, or ground improvement
  • Proven leadership and team development capability
  • Experience with design and estimation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, DeepEx/DeepFND – asset)
  • Strong client-facing and business development skills
  • Ability to operate across design, commercial, and operational functions
Ideally you are located in the HRM, consideration will be given to those living in New Brunswick as long as you are able to travel to Halifax as expected. 

What you'll get in return  

There is a very good compensation and benefits program for you with this top employer.

  • Senior leadership role with real influence on business direction
  • Exposure to complex, technically challenging projects
  • Competitive compensation and flexible working environment
  • Opportunity to grow with a well-backed and expanding organization

What you need to do now  

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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