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Artelia

Global engineering and project management firm

Head of Department, Major Projects & Complex Structures

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChoisy-le-Roi, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An engineering education is required, with possible research experience.
  • At least 10 years of recognized experience with engineering firms and contractors in the design of major structures and delivery of major projects.
  • Competence across multiple materials and structure types, including reinforced and prestressed concrete, steel construction, civil engineering structures, bridges and other structures, industrial structures, and complex structures.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required.
  • Proficiency with common finite-element structural analysis software, such as SCIA, Code_Aster, ANSYS, or Robot.
  • Mastery of Eurocodes and French standards.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the department strategy with the branch and division leadership.
  • Manage operational and financial performance and identify development opportunities.
  • Contribute to digital and technical development needed for international positioning.
  • Develop the client portfolio and identify new opportunities in civil engineering and structures.
  • Lead and contribute to technical and financial proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
  • Serve as a technical-commercial representative and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Supervise, engage, and support teams including discipline leads, project managers, and engineers.
  • Manage the department's human resources, including recruitment, organization, workload planning, and skills development.
  • Structure the organization and support business growth.
  • Lead projects while ensuring technical quality and adherence to deadlines and budgets.
  • Manage contractual and financial follow-up and operational reporting.
  • Contribute occasionally to high-value technical studies.
  • Contribute to technical development, innovation, and research and development initiatives, including CIR.

Desired Qualifications

  • Programming software skills are appreciated.
  • Knowledge of American standards, including AISC and ACI, is appreciated.

About the Company

Artelia

Global engineering and project management firm

Overview: - What it does: A European engineering and project management group formed by COTEBA and SOGREAH, offering multi-disciplinary services in building construction, infrastructure, and environment. - How it works: Combines 1300 engineers and skilled staff with 45+ years of practice, operated as an independent, employee- and management-owned group, delivering client-focused engineering, consulting, and project management across more than 30 locations worldwide through the Artelia network. - How it differs from competitors: 100% employee- and management-owned independence, broad international reach, and a culture centered on ethical behavior, health, safety, and environmental consciousness, with an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach. - Goal: Provide global, multi-disciplinary engineering and project management solutions that help clients successfully plan, design, build, and operate projects in construction, infrastructure, and environment.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Saint-Ouen, France
Founded
2010

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