Associate Director

Overview

In this role you will lead the Highways and Infrastructure team within a forward-thinking engineering firm, driving project success through strategic leadership and delivery excellence. You will shape solutions for complex infrastructure and urban regeneration schemes, working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure value and quality. The role blends technical leadership with business development to secure projects and improve cost-effectiveness. This is a chance to influence major public realm and drainage initiatives and grow with a collaborative, inclusive team.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• supportive, inclusive team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals
• Optimise cost-effectiveness through smart business systems
• Manage project delivery from start to finish
• Handle financial aspects like costing, valuation, and forecasting
• Lead Infrastructure and Building Drainage teams
• Develop tailored solutions for clients
• Drive business development and secure projects
• Engage with stakeholders effectively

Key requirements

• Chartered Civil Engineer with 15+ years’ experience
• Expertise in Highways Geometric Design (DMRB), Infrastructure, Public Realm, Drainage, SuDs, Earthworks, and Utilities
• Proven track record in planning and technical approvals
• Strong operational and project management skills
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• proactivity
• Highways Geometric Design (DMRB)
• Infrastructure
• Public Realm

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