(Civil & Structural) Division Manager

On behalf of our client we are hiring a Division Manager to support their expanding structural and civil engineering operations in Vietnam. Our client is a prestigious international engineering consultancy headquartered in Germany renowned for combining European engineering excellence with digital innovation across Europe and Southeast Asia.

Joining the team as a Division Manager you will lead and oversee the Engineering Division in Ho Chi Minh City directing BIM Civil & Structural (C&S) and Quality Assurance (QA) teams. Reporting to the Technical Director / Group Director you will play a pivotal role in driving end-to-end project execution optimizing operational workflows mentoring Design Managers and elevating engineering design standards across diverse international projects.

• Project Delivery & Management: Oversee end-to-end project execution across the division ensuring technical deliverables consistently meet schedule budget scope risk mitigation and quality objectives. Conduct regular project reviews and compile completion performance summaries.
  

• Operational Leadership: Manage daily operations for BIM C&S and QA teams in alignment with company SOPs and productivity benchmarks. Monitor workload allocation and operational data via Odoo project records to ensure resource efficiency.
  

• Team Development & Mentorship: Lead mentor and guide Design Managers and team members facilitating performance evaluations identifying training needs and fostering a collaborative results-driven culture.
  

• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Drive continuous workflow enhancements and support digital transformation initiatives. Coordinate closely with other divisions clients and external partners to ensure seamless multidisciplinary integration.
  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  

• Minimum 6 years of progressive engineering experience including at least 1 year in a managerial role within a structural design firm or consultancy.
  

• Strong technical background in structural/civil engineering design with experience overseeing BIM C&S and QA functions.
  

• Practical familiarity with digital project management tools (e.g. Odoo BIM systems) and ERP/project tracking workflows.
  

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for international coordination and stakeholder management.
  

• Proven leadership capabilities with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams under tight project timelines.
  

• Nice to have: Background in international project environments or consulting firms and formal training/certification in project leadership.
  

• Full compulsory insurance package (Social Health Unemployment insurance) provided in strict accordance with the Vietnam Labor Law.
  

• At least 15 days of paid Annual Leave.
  

• Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and leadership skills in an international German engineering consultancy with clear career development paths.
  

• Special awards for outstanding performance (e.g. Employee of the Quarter Employee of the Year).
  

• Fully covered company team-building trips annual events (Year-End Party team sports like football and badminton) and a youthful supportive work environment.
  

• Regular workplace refreshments including dedicated fruit and snack days.